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Grandma Triggs Ginger Creams

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These Grandma Triggs Ginger Creams are a nostalgic treat featuring warm spices and rich molasses flavor. The dough is soft and tender, yielding cookies that are slightly chewy in the center with a crisp edge. Topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ideal for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or as a comforting homemade gift, these cookies bring a touch of traditional warmth to any table.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 20
Calories: 961.8
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Grandma Triggs Ginger Creams are a nostalgic treat featuring warm spices and rich molasses flavor. The dough is soft and tender, yielding cookies that are slightly chewy in the center with a crisp edge. Topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ideal for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or as a comforting homemade gift, these cookies bring a touch of traditional warmth to any table.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup SUGAR
  • 1 cup MOLASSES
  • 1 cup SHORTENING
  • 1 cup SOUR MILK
  • 3 teaspoon BAKING SODA
  • 3 cups ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 1 teaspoon GROUND GINGER
  • 1 teaspoon GROUND CINNAMON
  • 1 teaspoon SALT
  • 1 teaspoon GROUND CLOVES
  • 1 cup POWDERED SUGAR
  • 2 tablespoon MILK
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in the sour milk and set aside.
  3. 3
    In another small bowl, dissolve the remaining 2 teaspoons of baking soda in 3 tablespoons of boiling water.
  4. 4
    Add ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves to the hot water mixture and stir well.
  5. 5
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, molasses, and shortening until smooth.
  6. 6
    Stir in the sour milk mixture and the hot spice mixture.
  7. 7
    Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  8. 8
    Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
  9. 9
    Cut into oblong shapes or use cookie cutters.
  10. 10
    Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
  11. 11
    Bake for 8-10 minutes or until firm to the touch.
  12. 12
    Cool completely on wire racks.
  13. 13
    Mix powdered sugar with enough milk to make a thin icing.
  14. 14
    Dip or brush the tops of the cooled cookies with the icing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Amount Per Serving
Calories 961.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.6g94%
Saturated Fat 20.8g104%
Cholesterol 1.2mg1%
Sodium 33.6mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 117.0g39%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 117.0g
Protein 2.0g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Sour milk can be made by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes until it curdles slightly.

For a richer flavor, substitute butter for the shortening.

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

The dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle.

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