Maggie’S Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Maggie’S Chewy Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Butter; 1/2 cups Shortening; 2 cups Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 cups Molasses; 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Cloves; 1 teaspoon Salt; 4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 3-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour (plus Additional 1/2 Cup If Needed); 1/4 cups Sugar (separate)

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Butter
1/2 cups Shortening
2 cups Sugar
2 whole Eggs
1/2 cups Molasses
2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Cloves
1 teaspoon Salt
4 teaspoons Baking Soda
3-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour (plus Additional 1/2 Cup If Needed)
1/4 cups Sugar (separate)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cream together butter, shortening, and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
3
Mix molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves into the creamed ingredients.
4
In separate bowl, combine salt, baking soda, and the flour. Slowly add to the other mixture. If dough looks too wet, add up to 1/2 cup of additional flour. (Dough should be smooth, not sticky)
5
Working with 2-3 Tablespoons of dough at a time, shape into balls, roll in extra 1/4 cup of sugar, and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, cool on rack.
6
Note: These cookies will stay chewy if kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

991

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Butter, 1/2 cups Shortening, 2 cups Sugar, 2 whole Eggs, and more.

Yes, Maggie’S Chewy 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.

Maggie’S Chewy Ginger Cookies

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