Fresh Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Fresh Ginger Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp grated gingerroot
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 12 tbsp softened butter (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat ginger, butter, and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy; beat in molasses and egg.
  4. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined and chill for 1 hour.
  5. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls then roll in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookies sheets.
  6. Bake until edges start to brown (about 15 minutes). Centers will be slightly soft.
  7. Let stand 1 minute then transfer to wire racks to cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 377.45 Kcal (1580 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.15g 28%
Cholesterol 66.26mg 22%
Sodium 317.72mg 13%
Potassium 204.83mg 4%
Total Carbs 49.67g 17%
Sugars 22.6g 90%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 4%
Protein 4.44g 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 35.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 426.79 Kcal (1787 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.53g 28%
Cholesterol 74.92mg 22%
Sodium 359.25mg 13%
Potassium 231.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 56.17g 17%
Sugars 25.55g 90%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 4%
Protein 5.02g 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 5%
Calcium 39.9mg 4%

* 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

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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