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Giant Ginger Cookies




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List of Ingredients




4-1/2 cups 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 cup shortening*
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup coarse sugar or granulated sugar

Recipe



Preheat oven 350°
In med bowl stir together flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves & salt. Set aside.
In lg bowl beat shortening with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften.
Gradually add 2 cups granulated sugar; beat until fluffy.
Add eggs and molasses; beat well.
Add 1/2 flour mixture, beat until combined.
Stir in remaining flour mixture with wooden spoon.
Shape dough in 2" balls using 1/4 cup dough for each ball.
Roll in coarse sugar/granulated sugar.
Place balls 2-1/2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are LIGHT brown and puffed. (Do not overbake or they won't be soft and chewy).
Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool
Makes 25 4" cookies

Note: Be sure and use shortening to ensure proper rising. Can use regular or butter-flavored shortening