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Desserts: Cat's Giant Ginger Cookies*

Source of Recipe

posted to recipecircus by catgurrl


Recipe Introduction

Better Homes & Gardens, Nov. 1998

List of Ingredients

* 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 4 tsp ground ginger
* 2 tsp baking soda
* 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1 tsp ground cloves
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1-1/2 cups shortening
* 2 cups granulated sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 cup molasses
* 3/4 cup coarse sugar or granulated sugar


Recipe

1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening until softened. Gradually add the 2 cups granulated sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses; beat well. Add half of the flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir remaining flour in with a wooden spoon.

3. Using a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop, shape dough into 2-inch balls. Roll in the coarse or granulated sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2-1/2 inches apart.

4. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed. (Do not overbake or cookies will not be chewy.) Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool.

Makes 25 (4-inch) cookies.