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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This yummy recipe was sent to me by a friend. Don't eat too many - you'll have a tummy-ache!!!!! Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons ground ginger |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 cups shortening |
2 cups granulated sugar |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup molasses |
3/4 cup sugar (coarse or granulated) |
Directions:
1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening until softened. Gradually add the 2 cups granulated sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses; beat well. Add half of flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir remaining flour in with a wooden spoon.
3. Shape dough into balls. Roll in coarse or granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2 inches apart.
4. Bake in a 350 oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed. (Do not over bake - they will not be chewy.) Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Cool. Enjoy!
5. ** Be sure to use plain, all-purpose flour and the baking soda and salt - they will not turn out right with self-rising flour.**.
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