CIVIL WAR GINGER SPICE COOKIES

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We've had this recipe for years. I'm not sure where the name "Civil War" came from, except maybe the recipe has been around that long. I used to take these to work and the doctors would gobble them up. They are moist, not hard, and keep for a long time. I think they are a perfect cookie. One note: the original recipe called for...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c sorghum
2 eggs
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 c hot water
5 c flour (approximate)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. You will need several UNgreased baking sheets.
  • 2. Cream together brown sugar, butter, and sorghum. Add eggs; beat until well blended.
  • 3. Stir baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg into hot water; stir into creamed mixture, blending thoroughly. Add flour and mix well.
  • 4. Drop dough from a teaspoon onto an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar, or flatten with a glass dipped in white sugar.
  • 5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pans, then remove to wire rack to finish cooling.

Shan To Bhuiyan
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These cookies are the best!


Ramisha Shikdar
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I can't wait to make these cookies again.


Polycarp Bitrus
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These cookies are a must-try for any ginger lover.


Lila mulanga
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!


SA BABU
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These cookies are a great way to learn about history. They're a fun and educational project for kids.


Bruno Reynozzo
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I love the history behind these cookies. It's so interesting to think about how people used to make them during the Civil War.


Mecaila Jacobs
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're always a hit.


samantha salmon
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They're really easy to make.


Usama Sajjad
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Syed Tamim
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful.


emmanuel kachi
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These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover ginger. I always have some on hand, so I can make these cookies anytime I want.


Saleem Blouch
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Sahadat
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These cookies are so soft and chewy. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Lutfullah Azizi
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I'm not usually a fan of ginger cookies, but these ones are amazing! The spices really make them something special.


Sameer Nohri
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I love the way the ginger and cinnamon flavors blend together.


Igor Salomi
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.


Venom Gaming
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These cookies are a delightful trip back in time. The flavors of ginger and spice are perfectly balanced, and the texture is soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again!