Verity's Very Ginger Chewies Recipe

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Verity's Very Ginger Chewies
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F, line a cookie sheet with parchment or silicone.
  2. Cream together shortening, butter, fresh ginger and Demerara sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add molasses, corn syrup, and egg, beating well.
  4. Beat in flours, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  5. Fold in candied ginger.
  6. Roll into tablespoon-size balls, placing on the cookie sheets 1/2-1 apart. Flatten slightly and press a chunk of reserved crystallized ginger into the tops.
  7. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on the sheets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1162.62 Kcal (4868 kJ)
Calories from fat 473.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.63g 81%
Cholesterol 71.42mg 24%
Sodium 1535.13mg 64%
Potassium 699.75mg 15%
Total Carbs 160.57g 54%
Sugars 56.75g 227%
Dietary Fiber 9.67g 39%
Protein 17.53g 35%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 6.7mg 37%
Calcium 209.9mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 410.4 Kcal (1718 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.58g 81%
Cholesterol 25.21mg 24%
Sodium 541.9mg 64%
Potassium 247.01mg 15%
Total Carbs 56.68g 54%
Sugars 20.03g 227%
Dietary Fiber 3.41g 39%
Protein 6.19g 35%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 37%
Calcium 74.1mg 21%

* 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

  • 26.8
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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