GINGER DROP COOKIES

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My mother shared the recipe for these soft spice cookies, and I'm so grateful to have it! -Bethel Walters, Willow River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup molasses
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and eggs. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. , Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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