Ginger Thins
Light & Tasty
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From Rock Island, Illinois, Eleanor Senske suggests a dollop of lemon sherbet complements her spiced treats nicely.
SERVINGS: 21
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + freezing Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon cold strong brewed coffee
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy; set remaining sugar aside. Beat in molasses and coffee to creamed mixture. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to creamed mixture until well combined (dough will be soft).
Cover and freeze for 15 minutes. Shape dough into a 7-in. roll; flatten to 1-in. thickness. Wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
Unwrap dough and cut into 1/8-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with reserved sugar. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.