Woodlawn Ginger Cakes Recipe

Name: Woodlawn Ginger Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup shortening; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup dark unsulphured molasses; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 teaspoons cloves; 2 teaspoons ginger; 3/4 cup granulated sugar, for topping

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup dark unsulphured molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cloves
2 teaspoons ginger
3/4 cup granulated sugar, for topping

1
Beat butter and shortening until soft. Slowly add and beat in the 2 cups of granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs and molasses.
2
In a second bowl sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Dough will be soft.
3
Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until dough is firm.
4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough into 1-inch balls the roll each in the coarse sugar. Place balls about 3 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until slightly cracked on top. Watch carefully toward the end of the cooking time so they don't burn on the bottom. Cool slightly and remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

1354

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup shortening, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Woodlawn Ginger Cakes 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.

Woodlawn Ginger Cakes

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