Soft Ginger Drops

Name: Soft Ginger Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soft shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water; 2 cups flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Eats Now Editorial Team · 353 kcal · General

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Soft Ginger Drops – a delicious recipe with soft shortening, sugar, egg, molasses, baking soda, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1/4 cup soft shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1
Mix together thoroughly the shortening, sugar, egg, molasses. Stir in the soda dissolved in water.
2
Sift together the flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.
3
Stir into egg mixture. Blend well.
4
Chill dough thoroughly.
5
Heat oven to 400u00b0, drop by rounded teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet.
6
Bake 5 to 6 minutes. Makes 6 dozen or 3 dozen large cookies.

353

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup soft shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Soft Ginger Drops 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
353 kcal
Category
General

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