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Ingredients
| margarine (oleo): 3/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| molasses: 1/4 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 1/2 cups |
| water: 1/3 cup |
| baking soda: 1 1/2 tsp |
| ground ginger: 2 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| ground cloves: 1/2 tsp |
| ground nutmeg: 1/2 tsp |
| fresh basil (chopped): 1 Tbl |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| seedless raisins (not packed): 3/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 2 Tbl |
Soft, Spicy, Heavenly Ginger Cookies
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User rating:
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
40 serving(s)
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1
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Stir in the molasses.
3
Mix the water and baking soda and stir.
4
Sift together the flour, salt, and dry spices; add gradually to the sugar-margarine mixture.
5
Gradually stir the sifted ingredients, along with the ginger and raisins, into the molasses mixture.
6
Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
7
(The dough may be too soft to handle at this point- I suggest either adding a bit of flour, or refrigerating for 20 minutes[or even overnight]).
8
Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
9
Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.