SPICY GINGER COOKIES

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These are our traditional Christmas cookies. The shortening keeps the cookies soft; all butter will result in a harder cookie.

Provided by Anisa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups lightly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter-flavored shortening, melted
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup molasses
2 eggs
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup coarse sugar crystals, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk brown sugar, shortening, butter, molasses, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cloves, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl until glossy; fold in flour until dough is just-combined.
  • Pour coarse sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 48 balls. Roll balls in sugar and place 2-inches apart on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the cookies crack, about 9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Siraj Gaming
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'm going to try again though, because I really want to like these cookies.


gamerkid cod
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These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they make a great gift.


F-M-L-S Gemar
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I love the way these cookies smell when they're baking. My whole house smells like Christmas.


Remand Caps
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These cookies are really easy to make, but they look like they took a lot of effort. They're perfect for impressing guests.


Asaba Palace Of God
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I had some trouble finding crystallized ginger, but I used ground ginger instead and the cookies still turned out great.


Md Salam
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These cookies are a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loves them. I'll definitely be making them again for him.


Okoronkwo Stanley
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I loved these cookies. The spiciness is subtle and the ginger flavor is really nice.


Kunjutty Cherukattil
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and everyone loves them.


Brian Bernard
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for dunking in a cup of tea or coffee.


Udeoha Camillus
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover ginger. I always have some on hand and these cookies are a delicious way to use it up.


MD Jalal
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I wasn't sure about the combination of ginger and chili powder at first, but I'm so glad I tried these cookies. They're so addictive!


Asifjakhro
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them up.


MATTSUB Qtr
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies! The ginger and spices give them a warm and comforting taste that's perfect for a cold winter day.


rl.spectrxl
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These cookies are divine! The perfect balance of spicy and sweet, with a lovely chewy texture. I've already made them twice and they're a hit with my family and friends.