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.
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