The Secret: Here it is, plain and simple - do not overbake this cookie! So when are they done? When the cookie tops are puffed and slightly soft to the touch with only the outer edges being set.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Add the 2 cups sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and molasses until combined. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour mixture.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the 3/4 cup sugar. Place 1-1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and tops are puffed (do not overbake). Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
Makes about 120 cookies.
I portioned out 1 ounces of dough into each dough ball and then baked them for 12 minutes. Next time, might reduce baking time to 11 1/2 minutes to see if they are a little softer the next day. Made approx 60 cookies.
Big Ginger Cookies:
Prepare as above, except shape dough into 2-inch balls by using a 1/4-cup measure or scoop; roll in sugar. Place 2-1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 11 to 13 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and tops are puffed (do not overbake). Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 24 cookies.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (17g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 120 Servings | ||
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Calories: 69 | ||
Calories from Fat: 47 (68%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 5.2g | 7 % | |
Saturated Fat 2.8g | 14 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.4g | ||
Cholesterol 23.1mg | 7 % | |
Sodium 88.7mg | 3 % | |
Potassium 34.5mg | 1 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g | 1 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1 % | |
Sugars, other 4.5g | ||
Protein 1g | 1 % | |
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Calories per serving: 69
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