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Giant Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 1/2 c. flour 1 1/2 c. shortening
4 tsp. ginger 2 c. sugar
2 tsp. soda 2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. cloves 3/4 c. coarse sugar
1/4 tsp. salt or granulated sugar
Directions:
Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, spices, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl beat shortening until softened. Gradually add the 2 cups sugar; beat until combined. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
Using a 1/4 cup ice cream scoop, shape dough into 2" balls. Roll in sugar. Place on an ungreased baking sheet, about 2 1/2" apart.
(I line my baking sheets with parchment paper)
Bake in 350F oven for 12 -14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed. Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Cool
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Makes 24 - 4"cookies
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I use soft vegetable shortening.....makes nice
chewy cookie!

 

 

 

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