Big Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe
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Big Soft Ginger Cookies

By: AMY1028  
"These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 143 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg

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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by ANIA520 
One of the best cookies EVER. Made them for Xmas to bring to school. They sat untouched... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by Dhana 
These cookies are delicious!! They are also easy to make but you need to let the mix sit for... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by OSHUNS 
these cookies are very tasty, granted, yes. however, i was terribly annoyed to find that i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by P-Chan 
If I could have rated these 10 stars, I would have. These cookies were autumn/winter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by RAEVYNNE 
Wow! These are the best cookies ever! They came out looking great - tasted even better! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by mmmdessert 
Oh, my gosh... These are so good! The spices balance out nicely. We usually go for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by SWEETNOTHINGS 
WARNING...DANGER AHEAD...do not make these cookies unless you are on an all cookie diet. You... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2005 by Gwen 
This recipe delivers...soft, fantastic ginger cookies. This is my first attempt ever at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by SKITTEN 
I made these cookies for a cookie exchange. They were a big hit and people wouldn't stop... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by Donna S 
I just finished making these for Thanksgiving. I followed the directions exactly and they... MORE

 
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