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Ginger Cookies
Bake: 15 mins at 350°F
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 egg
- Water
- Sugar
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and cloves.
2. In a large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1 cup sugar and beat until fluffy.
3. Add egg and molasses. Beat until combined. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until well combined.
4. Shape into 1-1/2-inch balls. Dip into a small bowl of water and a bowl of additional sugar. (For a lighter coating, just dip in sugar.)
5. Arrange balls 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until light brown on bottoms. Cool the cookies on wire racks. Makes 20 cookies.
