Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
| Shortening | 3/4 Cup(16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup(16 tbs) | |
| 1 egg, lightly beaten | ||
| Molasses | 1/4 Cup(16 tbs) | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Cup(16 tbs) | |
| Baking soda | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Ground ginger | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground allspice | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1/4 Cup(16 tbs) | |
Directions
Beat shortening at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well.
Add egg and molasses, mixing well.
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375° for 9 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheets, and let cool on wire racks.
Add egg and molasses, mixing well.
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375° for 9 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheets, and let cool on wire racks.
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