Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 c. Crisco; 1/2 c. white sugar; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1 egg; 4 Tbsp. molasses; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. ginger; 2 tsp. soda, mixed in 2 c. flour; 2 1/3 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. soda; 3/4 tsp. double-acting baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt (scant); 1/2 c. butter plus 1 Tbsp. shortening; 1/2 tsp. orange extract; 1/4 tsp. lemon extract; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 c. sour cream

Servings: persons

3/4 c. Crisco
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
4 Tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. soda, mixed in 2 c. flour
2 1/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt (scant)
1/2 c. butter plus 1 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. orange extract
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/3 c. sour cream

1
Grease baking sheets lightly.
2
Start oven 10 minutes before baking at 375u00b0.
3
Sift flour; measure and re-sift 4 times with next 3 ingredients.
4
Cream butter and shortening until smooth; stir in flavorings.
5
Then add sugar in 2 or 3 portions, creaming well. Beat in egg until fluffy, then stir in flour mixture and the cream alternately in 2 or 3 portions, mixing just until smooth after each.
6
Roll out on a floured pastry cloth about 3/16-inch thick. Cut out with a 2 1/2-inch cutter or decorated cutters.
7
Place on prepared sheet and bake 13 to 15 minutes.
8
Remove from pan to rack immediately.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. Crisco, 1/2 c. white sugar, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1 egg, 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.

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