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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking soda: 2 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| ginger (minced): 2 tsp |
| whole cloves: 1/2 tsp |
| allspice: 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup (room temperature) |
| salted butter: 1/4 cup (room temperature) |
| eggs: 1 |
| molasses: 1/3 cup |
| dark brown sugar (packed): 3/4 cup (firmly packed) |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
" Welcome Home " Ginger Molasses Cookies
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
45 min -
Servings
3 serving(s)
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- Combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together.
- Combine brown sugar, shortening, and butter. Beat well.
- Add egg and molasses. Beat well.
- Add flour mixture. Mix until combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Form dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 11-12 minutes, or until cookies are cracked slightly on top but are still very soft to the touch.
- Allow to cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet, then move to rack to cool completely before storing.