Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe

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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
With a mixer beat butter for 30 seconds on med-high speed then beat in the the sugar, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves until combined (be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally).
3
Beat in the egg and molasses until combined then add as much flour as you can with the mixer.
4
Use a spoon or your hands to stir in any remaining flour.
5
Shape dough into 1-1/2 inch balls and roll the balls into additional 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
6
Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1-1/2 inches apart and bake for 10 minutes.
7
DO NOT OVER BAKE the cookies should be light brown but still puffed.
8
Let stand for 2 minutes on a cookie sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

528

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 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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