Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Ginger Cookies
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl and whisk to blend. Mix in crystallized ginger.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat brown sugar, shortening and butter until blended.
  3. Cover and refrigerate one hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly butter 2 baking sheets.
  5. Put extra sugar in a thick layer on small plate.
  6. Using wet hands, form dough into medium-sized balls (1 1/4 -inch balls, but really who measures!).
  7. Roll in sugar to coat completely.
  8. Bake cookies untl cracked on top but still soft to touch, about 10-12 minutes.
  9. Do NOT overbake.
  10. Cool and hide from children if you don't want them all consumed in the first 24 hours!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 328.42 Kcal (1375 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Cholesterol 30.45mg 10%
Sodium 369.76mg 15%
Potassium 159.04mg 3%
Total Carbs 51.04g 17%
Sugars 23.06g 92%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 3%
Protein 2.69g 5%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 38.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 409.57 Kcal (1715 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.22g 20%
Cholesterol 37.97mg 10%
Sodium 461.12mg 15%
Potassium 198.33mg 3%
Total Carbs 63.65g 17%
Sugars 28.76g 92%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 3%
Protein 3.35g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 5%
Calcium 48.1mg 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

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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