Spicy Ginger Cookies

Name: Spicy Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 cup dark molasses; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 4 cups flour (sift before measuring); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons ginger; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 34-1 cup finely chopped candied ginger

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1367 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Spicy Ginger Cookies – a delicious recipe with brown sugar, shortening, egg, dark molasses, vinegar, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup dark molasses
1 tablespoon vinegar
4 cups flour (sift before measuring)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
34-1 cup finely chopped candied ginger

1
Cream together brown sugar and shortening.
2
Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar.
3
Resift flour with baking soda, salt, ginger and pepper.
4
Add to sugar mixture.
5
Stir in candied ginger.
6
Chill dough.
7
Roll thin on floured surface and cut out in round cookies (biscuit cutter works well).
8
Bake at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes on greased cookie sheet, leaving room to spread.

1367

kcal

Calories

Fat

299

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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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 cup brown sugar, 1 cup shortening, 1 egg, 1 cup dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1367 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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