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Christmas: 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.