Name: Chewy Ginger Cookies
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 1/4 cup sugar-divided; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Chewy Ginger Cookies

Chewy Ginger Cookies are a yummy treat everyone will love to eat! Try this simple cookie recipe for Christmas this year and your cookies will be a hit. It's a quick cookie recipe so it's one less thing to stress over during the holiday season.

Cooking Time10 min

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cup sugar-divided
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar.
Add the egg, molasses and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Roll into 1-in balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1 1/2 in apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.