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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup |
| molasses: 1 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| baking soda: 2 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 2 tsp |
| ground ginger: 2 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| water: 1/2 cup |
Ginger Drop Cookies
Credit: AllRecipes
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"'My mother shared the recipe for these soft spice cookies,' says Willow River, Minnesota field editor Bethel Walters."
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
33 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add molasses and eggs; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.