Chewy Ginger Drop Cookies

Name: Chewy Ginger Drop Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup water; Additional sugar

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 15 min./batch YIELD: about 2-1/2 dozen.

THIS RECIPE originated with my grandmother. My mom, an excellent baker, also made these cookies. Then I baked them for my family...my daughters made them...and now my granddaughters are making them - a true legacy I'm happy to share. -Lois Furcron, Coudersport, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup water
Additional sugar

Directions

1. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger and salt. Combine molasses and water. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 174 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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