CHEWY GINGER DROP COOKIES

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THIS RECIPE originated with my grandmother. My mom, an excellent baker, also made these cookies. Then I baked them for my family...my daughters made them...and now my granddaughters are making them - a true legacy I'm happy to share. -Lois Furcron, Coudersport, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup water
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger and salt. Combine molasses and water. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

via orlando
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I've never made ginger cookies before, but these turned out amazing! They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.


Mk Roman
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in baking.


Muhammad Shabir
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I still enjoyed these cookies. They're not too spicy and they have a nice molasses flavor.


SR waz tv
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cold glass of milk.


Jimoh Oluwakemi
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These cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. We make them every year and they're always a hit.


Okafor Chinecherem
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I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


YOMISRAM TUBE
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These cookies are a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loves them. He says they're the best ginger cookies he's ever had.


Harry Peka
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I was a bit skeptical about how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're soft and chewy with just the right amount of spice.


Aaisha Limbu
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of ginger and molasses.


Fajar Fajar khan
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a favorite with my family and friends.


Samir Khati
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These cookies are a delightful blend of chewy texture and spicy ginger flavor. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.