GINGER THINS

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I like to serve these special treats with lemon curd or lemon sherbet, either of which it complements the ginger flavor. —Eleanor Senske, Rock Island, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon cold strong brewed coffee
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional: Melted semisweet chocolate and chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; set remaining sugar aside. Beat molasses and coffee into creamed mixture. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to creamed mixture until well combined (dough will be soft). Cover and freeze for 15 minutes. Shape dough into a 7-in. roll; flatten to 1-in. thickness. Wrap and freeze for 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/8-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with reserved sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, dip cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Esparcia melanie
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These ginger thins are the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.


Maqboo Huswan
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I'm going to make these ginger thins for my next party. I know everyone will love them.


MD Sheikhsadi Shek
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I can't wait to try these ginger thins. They look so delicious!


Roy Bailey
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These ginger thins are a great gift for friends and family. They're delicious and they're sure to be appreciated.


Whyatte Snee
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These ginger thins are the perfect addition to my holiday baking list.


Somat Cakma
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These ginger thins are a great source of antioxidants. Ginger is a powerful antioxidant, and it's great to be able to get it in a delicious cookie.


Larry Platt
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I love that these ginger thins are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a bit more nutritious than other cookies.


nkinzi hindu
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These ginger thins are a great cookie for people who are looking for a healthier alternative to traditional cookies.


Mir zaid
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I thought these cookies were pretty good.


Md Rentu
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These ginger thins are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Rajaul Islam
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I found the dough to be a bit too dry, but the cookies still turned out okay.


SHAMAS KHAN
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These ginger thins are a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Francisco Guerra
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I made these ginger thins for a holiday cookie swap, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Shayla Robertson
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These ginger thins are a great way to use up leftover ginger. I always have a lot of ginger on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.


Kris Jones
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I love the crispy texture of these ginger thins. They're the perfect cookie to dunk in a cup of tea or coffee.


Sabbir_ ahmed
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These ginger thins are the perfect afternoon snack. They're just sweet enough to satisfy my craving for something sweet, but they're not too heavy.


Shaqueel Darries
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these ginger thins were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the cookies turned out perfectly.


Jughead Jones
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I've made these ginger thins several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. They're so easy to make, and they taste just like the ones you buy at the store.


Teboho Rametsi
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These ginger thins are a delightful treat! They have a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and the texture is wonderfully crisp. I love that they're made with wholesome ingredients, too.