Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1 c. vegetable shortening; 1 egg; 2 c. dark molasses; 2 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 Tbsp. ginger; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. salt; 7 to 8 c. flour; 1 c. boiling water; 4 tsp. baking soda

Servings: persons

1 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable shortening
1 egg
2 c. dark molasses
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
7 to 8 c. flour
1 c. boiling water
4 tsp. baking soda

1
Cream sugar and shortening together well.
2
Set aside.
3
Sift together spices, salt and 7 cups of the flour.
4
Dissolve baking soda in boiling water.
5
Add water mixture alternately with flour mixture to the sugar and molasses and combine well.
6
Dough will be thick.
7
Turn onto a floured board and knead in more flour if dough is sticky.
8
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into rounds or desired shapes.
9
Bake in a 375u00b0 oven on greased cookie sheets for 9 to 10 minutes.
10
Makes 6 or 7 dozen cookies, depending on size of cookie cutter.

1447

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

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 c. sugar, 1 c. vegetable shortening, 1 egg, 2 c. dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Soft 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.

Soft Ginger Cookies

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