GIANT GINGER COOKIES

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Categories     Ginger

Yield 24 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 cups all- purpose flour
4 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Add the 2 cups of sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl ocasionally. Beatin eggs and molasses until combined. Beat in flour mixture. 2. Shape dough into 2-inch balls using a 1/4 cup measure or scoop. Roll balls in the 3/4 cup of sugar. Place 2 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 11-13 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and tops are puffed (do not over bake). Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes. Tranfer to a wire rack and let cool.

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