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Big Soft Ginger Cookies - CDKitchen.com

serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  30-60 minutes
Rating: 5/5

7 reviews

ingredients

2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons sugar

directions

Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.

In large mixer bowl, beat margarine with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften. Gradually add the 1 cup sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses and beat well. Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture.

Shape into 1-1/2" balls (1 heaping tablespoon dough each). Roll in the 2 Tbs. sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet 2-1/2" apart. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until light brown and still puffed (Do not overbake).

Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

added by

Suzy, Washington, DC USA


nutrition data

143 calories, 6 grams fat, 21 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments

  1. crafty REVIEW:

    This is a delightful cookie! Easy to make, just remember to not overbake! mmmmnnn

  2. jenny REVIEW:

    tasted good, but appears to have too much sugar; cookies spread too much and were quite thin.

  3. avid baker REVIEW:

    These cookies are excellent and VERY easy to make. You may want to make a double batch because they will go fast!

  4. Matty REVIEW:

    These cookies are a favorite of everyone who tries them! Make some today!!

  5. CrazyMom REVIEW:

    These are awesome! Soft and spicy, and the kids love them.

  6. Guest Foodie REVIEW:

    Awesome cookies, just do not over bake. Really easy recipe to make.

  7. Guest Foodie REVIEW:

    these are great cookies! i made them for a school project and the kids loved them!

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