Ginger Drops Recipe

Name: Ginger Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/4 sticks); 1 cup sugar; 1 cup dark molasses; 2 jumbo eggs; 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/4 sticks)
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark molasses
2 jumbo eggs
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1
Using electric mixer, cream butter,sugar and molasses; beat in eggs, one at a time.
2
Beat in remaining ingredients; do not overmix.
3
Cover dough and refrigerate 1 hour.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5
Line baking sheets with parchment;form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
6
Arrange on prepared sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
7
Flatten slightly with palm of hand.
8
Bake until just firm to touch, 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Cool completely on rack.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/4 sticks), 1 cup sugar, 1 cup dark molasses, 2 jumbo eggs, and more.

Yes, Ginger Drops falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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