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Ginger and Spice Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Janet

"Soft cookies, with a touch of spice."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
Read Reviews (10)
Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in molasses and eggs. Stir in vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Gradually stir into the butter mixture. Lightly cover a piece of wax paper with sugar. Drop tablespoon-sized pieces of dough onto paper and coat with sugar.
  3. Bake 14 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Let cool on wire racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by LAURIE_23
Awesome recipe! Makes big, fat, flavorful cookies. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2002 by JENLIVELY
These cookies were really easy to make and yummy. My husband who normally doesn't like Ginger... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2002 by REDBOX
These cookies are a little less sweet than the usual molasses/ginger/spice cookie, so they're... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by CATIE_1730
My husband and kids loved these cookies. I also "thumb printed" a portion of the cookies and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by BexC
I love making these cookies at Christmas time! Don't flatten them or overbake them though!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by erinlyn
These are a great soft, spicy cookie, and they disappeared in no time. A terrific Christmas... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by VENTICALIFORNIAN
Great recipe! The ginger will help my morning sickness! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2003 by ZABROCKI
I think that this was not as I expected. The cookies were dry and I was hoping for something... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by bostoncook
I love these cookies. I've made them a few times and never changed a thing. Thank-you! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by canuwrite
Incredibly easy and full-flavored cookie! I made a half-recipe and it was just right for our... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Ginger and Spice Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 60

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 84

  • Total Fat: 3.3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 39mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1.1g

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