Big Soft Ginger Cookies
The holidays are hectic enough, cookie recipes don't have to be.
Recipe Summary Big Soft Ginger Cookies
These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite.
Ingredients | Best Christmas Cookie Recipes2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon salt¾ cup margarine, softened1 cup white sugar1 egg1 tablespoon water¼ cup molasses2 tablespoons white sugarDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.Info | Best Christmas Cookie Recipesprep:
15 mins
cook:
10 mins
additional:
25 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen
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