Chewy Ginger Cookies

December 26, 2014

I adore Soft Ginger Cookies and this is the perfect recipe to share at the holidays. My kids love these because they are not overpowering in the ginger department, but not just your run-of-the-mill sugar cookie. Kept in an airtight container they stay fresh, soft and chewy for days.

2 ¼ c all-purpose flour
2 t ground ginger
1 t baking soda
1 t ground cinnamon
½ t ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ c softened butter
1 c white sugar
1 egg
1 T orange juice
¼ molasses
2 T white sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and 1 c sugar until fluffy and light. Beat...
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Nutritions

Calories
4900

Sodium
1971mg
82% DV

Fat
264g
406% DV

Protein
66g
132% DV

Carbs
524g
178% DV

Fiber
24g
96% DV

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