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Soft Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar…Raw if you can find it.
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter/shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, and then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.
Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
24
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 1/2 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Great for a chilly Fall day!

 

 

 

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