• Molasses Ginger Cookies

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    Molasses Ginger Cookies

    From Kathrine Page
    Recipe Category All Recipes, Dessert
    Author Christine Andrew

    Ingredients

    • 4 1/2 cups flour (substitute with Pamela's Gluten-Free Flour)
    • 4 tsp grated fresh ginger
    • 2 tsp. Baking soda
    • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
    • 1 tsp. cloves
    • 1/4 tsp. salt
    • 1 1/2 cup shortening
    • 2 cups brown sugar
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1/2 cup molasses
    • 3/4 cup raw sugar

    Instructions

    • Set oven to 350.
    • In a medium bowl, stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
    • Set aside. In a large bowl beat shortening until soft.
    • Gradually add the 2 cups of sugar; beat until fluffy.
    • Add eggs and molasses; beat well.
    • Add half the flour mixture; beat until combined.
    • Stir remaining flour in with a wooden spoon.
    • Using a scooper, shape dough into balls.
    • Place on cookie sheet, then one at a time roll in raw sugar and return to cookie sheet.
    • Bake 12-14 minutes.
    • Let stand before moving to a cooling rack.