Light Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Light Ginger Cookies
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Beat the butter, shortening, sugars, baking powder, spices and salt until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and molasses and beat well.
  3. Mix about half the flour into the butter mixture.
  4. When well combined add the cornstarch and the remaining flour.
  5. Divide in half and wrap well.
  6. Chill for 1 hour or longer for easier rolling.
  7. Roll dough to 1/8 to 1/4 thick on a flour dusted work surface and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
  8. Place on parchment lined or lightly greased cookie sheets.
  9. Bake the cookies in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned at the edges.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1101.5 Kcal (4612 kJ)
Calories from fat 457.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.83g 78%
Cholesterol 107.51mg 36%
Sodium 477.08mg 20%
Potassium 533.48mg 11%
Total Carbs 152.15g 51%
Sugars 72.95g 292%
Dietary Fiber 3.49g 14%
Protein 11.35g 23%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 177mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 444.14 Kcal (1860 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.5g 78%
Cholesterol 43.35mg 36%
Sodium 192.36mg 20%
Potassium 215.11mg 11%
Total Carbs 61.35g 51%
Sugars 29.42g 292%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 14%
Protein 4.58g 23%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1mg 13%
Calcium 71.4mg 18%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.6
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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