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    Giant Ginger Cookies

    Source of Recipe


    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


    Instructions


    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.



 

 

 


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