Ginger Cookies

Name: Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; ½ cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; ¼ cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon salt

Eats Now Editorial Team · 655 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Ginger Cookies – a delicious recipe with butter, shortening, sugar, molasses, egg, baking soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon salt

1
Cream butter, shortening, and sugar.
2
Add egg.
3
Add molasses and mix well.
4
Sift together dry ingredients.
5
Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture.
6
Chill dough two hours or overnight.
7
Roll into balls and roll in additional granulated sugar.
8
Bake at 350 on lightly greased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes.

655

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, ½ cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, ¼ cup molasses, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
655 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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