Bessie'S Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Bessie'S Soft Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup shortening; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup molasses; 1 cup sour milk (or add 1 tsp Baking Soda to reg milk); 3 eggs, beaten; 4 cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup molasses
1 cup sour milk (or add 1 tsp Baking Soda to reg milk)
3 eggs, beaten
4 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Cream sugar and shortening.
3
Add salt and molasses and mix well.
4
Add sour milk and 3 beaten eggs.
5
Add dry ingredients.
6
Mix well and drop on greased cookie sheet (i just use parchment paper on a regular cookie sheet.
7
Bake at 400 degrees for approx 7-10 minutes.
8
Please note the dough is not as firm as most cookie doughs are and you may question whether or not you added enough flour, but they turn out just fine. My husband likes to sprinkle sugar on top of the dough before baking but that is completely optional.

779

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup shortening, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Bessie'S Soft Ginger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bessie'S Soft Ginger Cookies

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