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Amish Ginger Cookies

Contributed By: bdarcy
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Soft yummy cookies

Ingredients

3/4 c. Butter, softened

1 c. Granulated sugar

1 Egg

1/4 c. Unsulfured molasses

2-1/2 c. All-purpose flour

1 t. Ground ginger

1 t. Ground cloves

1 t. Ground cinnamon

1-1/2 t. Baking soda

Extra granulated sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy. Add egg and molasses; beat until combined. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the extra granulated sugar. Place balls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes until barely turning brown. Allow to cool for 1 minute on baking sheet and then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Meal Type: Dessert