Giant Chewy Ginger Cookies
ingredients:
- 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 4 t. ground ginger
- 2 t. baking soda
- 1 1/2 c. ground cinnamon
- 1 t. ground cloves
- 1 1/2 c. shortening
- 2 c. granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. molasses
- 3/4 c. coarse sugar or granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together dry ingredients. Set aside. In large bowl, cream shortening for 30 seconds and then add sugar. Mix well. Add eggs and molasses. Add dry ingredients ( 1/2 amount at a time). Roll into 2 inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 12-14 minutes until light brown and puffy. DO NOT over bake or cookies will NOT be chewy! Store airtight. Keep well at room temp for 3 days or freezes well for 3 months. A great cookie that is chewy and gingerbread taste!!
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