Big Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Big Soft Ginger Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp white sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses.
  5. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.
  6. Shape dough into walnut sized balls and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  7. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 772.19 Kcal (3233 kJ)
Calories from fat 326.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.29g 56%
Cholesterol 40.92mg 14%
Sodium 486.59mg 20%
Potassium 413.39mg 9%
Total Carbs 104.34g 35%
Sugars 49.15g 197%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 10%
Protein 8.5g 17%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 415.94 Kcal (1741 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.55g 56%
Cholesterol 22.04mg 14%
Sodium 262.1mg 20%
Potassium 222.67mg 9%
Total Carbs 56.21g 35%
Sugars 26.47g 197%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 10%
Protein 4.58g 17%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 14%
Iron 1.1mg 11%
Calcium 36.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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