Ginger Cookies
Description
This International dessert features Flour 1/2 c Sweet butter, Baking soda 3/4 c Sugar, Ginger 1 Egg, Cinnamon 3/4 c Molasses, Cloves 1/2 teaspoon Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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This gingery cookie is crisp and has a hint of orange flavor.
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It is ideal for gingerbread people or holiday cookie shapes.
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In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and spices.
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In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together, then add egg, molasses, salt and orange rind.
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Mix well.
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Stir into dry ingredients.
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Form dough into a ball shape.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight.
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Preheat oven to 375.
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Roll out to 1/4-inch thick on floured surface.
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Cut into desired shapes.
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Place shapes unto ungreased cookie sheets and
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bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned around edges.
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Transfer to wire racks to cool.
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Cookies can be stored up to 3 weeks in cookie tins.
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Variation: Decorate cookies with raisins, colored sugar, silver dots, etc.
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before cooking.
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Or ice them after they have cooled.
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writer, New York, NY Randy Shearer
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 769.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.1g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 161.1g54%
- Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 21.1g43%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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