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Ginger Diamonds Recipe

These soft delicious cookies were a favorite of my son, who passed away years ago. I think of him each time I make them and know your family will enjoy them, too.

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Ginger Diamonds Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 42 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Additional sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, salt and ginger; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. With a sharp knife, make cuts 1-1/2 in. apart in one direction, then make diagonal cuts 1-1/2 on. apart in the opposite direction. Generously sprinkle with additional sugar.
Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 7 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 121 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 63 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Ginger Diamonds in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2004, p82