Post by Carolinesk on Dec 13, 2023 7:53:26 GMT -6
Ginger Cookies
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
4 tablespoons molasses
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cloves
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups flour
Cream sugar, shortening and egg, add molasses. Combine dry ingredients and add a bit at a time to the shortening mixture. If the dough is too soft, chill. Roll into 1 inch balls, coat in sugar and place on a baking sheet 2" apart. Do not press down, they flatten as they bake.
Bake for 10 -12 minutes at 350 F
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
4 tablespoons molasses
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cloves
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups flour
Cream sugar, shortening and egg, add molasses. Combine dry ingredients and add a bit at a time to the shortening mixture. If the dough is too soft, chill. Roll into 1 inch balls, coat in sugar and place on a baking sheet 2" apart. Do not press down, they flatten as they bake.
Bake for 10 -12 minutes at 350 F
