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Gingered Molasses Cookies

By: Donald Mitchell  
"A nice blend of spices and grated orange peel makes these a little different than your basic molasses cookies. My son loved these when he was growing up."

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

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Original Recipe Yield 33 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in egg, molasses and orange peel. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls, then in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm and surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by veggie-girl 
DELICIOUS! these cookies are great! I would like to try adding fresh ginger next time in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by Tammy Meye 
This is the best cookie I have ever eaten. I believe the orange peel is the secret to these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by blucas 
This recipe was perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. It was easy to make and the cookies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by Adam 
This is my favorite recipe!! I make them without the orange zest and use fresh ginger. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by Liza+Mum 
These could be ALL RECIPES best kept secret! They were VERY good! I did tweak a bit. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by AJ's Mom 
Very delicious....watch the cooking time closely, if taken out at the right time they will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by Baybee Caix 
I was searching for a ginger-flavored cookie that didn't include decorating each and every... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by Brittany Pace 
The BEST holiday cookies so far...They are great. Just took my first batch out of the oven 10... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by JAIMELYN24 
Wonderful recipe!! These cookies are absolutely delicious!! MORE

 
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