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Gingered Molasses Cookies

SUBMITTED 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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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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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REVIEWS

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 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


 
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