Giant Ginger Cookies
(from Adams Family’s recipe box)
I made smaller 46 smaller cookies and baked them for only 7 minutes.
Source: Better Homes and Gardens-November 1998
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves 25 people
Categories: Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups shortening
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup coarse or granulated sugar
Directions
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In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, ginger,soda,cinnamon,cloves, and salt.
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Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl beat shortening until softened.
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Gradually add the 2 cups granulated sugar: beat until fluffy.
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Add eggs and molasses; beat well.
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Add half of the flour mixture; beat until combined.
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Stir remaining flour in with a wooden spoon.
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Shape dough into 2 inch balls.
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Roll in the coarse or granulated sugar.
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Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2 inches apart.
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Bake in a 350 oven for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed(Do not overbake or cookies will not be chewy)
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Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Cool.
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Makes 25 four-inch cookies.