Chocolate Star Gingersnaps |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Richness of chocolate and the kick of ginger together in a delicious cookie. Ingredients:
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
3/4 cup shortening |
1/4 cup molasses |
1 egg |
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon ginger |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon clove |
1/4 cup sugar |
48 chocolate stars (decorative candies) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375.
2. In large bowl, combine brown sugar, shortening and molasses; beat at medium speed until smooth.
3. Add egg; beat well.
4. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; beat until well mixed.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 375 for 7 to 9 minutes or until tops are cracked and edges are set.
7. Immediately press 1 candy in center of each cookie.
8. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks.
9. Cool about 3 hours or until candy is set before storing.
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