Pepperidge Farm Gingerman Copycats, Revised Recipe

Name: Pepperidge Farm Gingerman Copycats, Revised
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour (although if you want to make cookie cutter shapes, have an extra cup on hand); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; red sugar crystals (optional) or powdered sugar, to decorate. (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour (although if you want to make cookie cutter shapes, have an extra cup on hand)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
red sugar crystals (optional) or powdered sugar, to decorate. (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 300 degrees.", "Cream together sugars, shortening, molasses, eggs, and vanilla & beat with a mixer until smooth & uniform.", "Add remaining dry ingredients (except decoration items), scraping the bowl as you go.", "If you choose to make round drop cookies, use the batter as is and scoop out with a TBSP cookie scoop onto greased pan, about 2-3 inches apart.", "If you want to make cookie cutter shapes, add extra flour to the bowl 1/4 cup at a time until dough is stiff and clears the side of the bowl. Roll out on a heavily floured surface with a floured rolling pin. Roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thick & cut with the cutters. Then place onto greased cookie sheets.", "Bake for 15-18 minutes. (These bake best with only one or two sheets in at a time. If you are making a lot, use two ""shifts"" of two cookies sheets.).", "Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer to cooling rack. This will prevent the bottom of your cookies from sinking through the spaces in the rack.", "Sprinkle with decorative sugar while still slightly warm."]

651

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Pepperidge Farm Gingerman Copycats, Revised 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pepperidge Farm Gingerman Copycats, Revised

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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