Best Ginger Cookies Paula Deen Recipes

PAULA DEEN'S GINGER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
• Using an electric mixer at low speed, cream the shortening and sugar until thoroughly combined.
• Add the egg and molasses and beat until completely incorporated.
• Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt and add to the mixture.
• Stir until combined.
• Roll the dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter.
• Roll the balls in sugar.
• Place 1/2-inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
• Flatten the balls slightly with your fingertips.
• Bake for 8-12 minutes.
• Cool on wire racks.

PAULA DEEN'S HOLIDAY SPICED GINGER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt. In a separate bowl on low speed, combine the wet ingredients by adding the sugar and shortening together. Add the egg and molasses and beat until fully mixed. Beat in the flour until fully incorporated. Roll the dough into 1" balls, and roll into the additional sugar. Place 1 1/2" apart onto baking sheets, and flatten slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned at the edges.

GINGER COOKIES (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F 2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats 3. Using an electric mixer at low speed, cream the shortening and sugar until thoroughly combined 4. Add the egg and molasses and beat until completely incorporated 5. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt and add to the mixture. Stir until combined 6. Roll the dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter, then roll the balls in sugar 7. Place 1/2-inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten the balls slightly with your fingertips 8. Bake for 11 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Makes 3 dozen.