GINGER THINS

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I like to serve these special treats with lemon curd or lemon sherbet, either of which it complements the ginger flavor. —Eleanor Senske, Rock Island, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon cold strong brewed coffee
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional: Melted semisweet chocolate and chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; set remaining sugar aside. Beat molasses and coffee into creamed mixture. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to creamed mixture until well combined (dough will be soft). Cover and freeze for 15 minutes. Shape dough into a 7-in. roll; flatten to 1-in. thickness. Wrap and freeze for 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/8-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with reserved sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, dip cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.