Ginger Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Ginger Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup shortening; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon salt; sugar

Servings: persons

¾ cup shortening
¾ cup sugar
½ cup molasses
1 egg
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
sugar

1
Preheat oven 375
2
Grease cookie sheets.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add molasses and egg; beat well.
5
In another bowl combine dry ingredients and mix with fork.
6
Stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture, mixing well.
7
Chill cookie dough for 2 hours.
8
Shape in 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in sugar.
9
Place ginger cookies on greased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven for about 12 minutes.

430

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup shortening, ¾ cup sugar, ½ cup molasses, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Ginger Spice 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.

Ginger Spice Cookies

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