HEAVENLY SCENTED SOFT GINGER COOKIES
From Bon Appetit January 2006. When I tested these the first time I had to add an extra egg. Is it just my imagination, or are eggs getting smaller? Prepare your nose for the wonderful scent!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h42m
Yield 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients.
- Add the molasses, shortening and egg; beat to blend ingredients well. Next, beat in the boiling water. Chill dough 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Roll the chilled dough by tablespoonful into balls. Roll each ball into granulated sugar.
- Place the balls 2-inches apart on ungreased aluminum baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies until puffed and cracked on top and centers still feel very soft; approximately 12 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool.
- Don't forget to leave some cookies out for Santa Claus!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 99.2, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.7, Protein 1.6
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