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

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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.
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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