I'm getting really hungry for things involving ginger and molasses, so
I figure I'll share a couple cookie recipes.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Soft Ginger Cookies

Recipe By amsel's Mom
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies/Bars Family Recipes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup vegetable shortening -- melted
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup hot water
6 cups all-purpose flour

Mix shortening, sugar, and molasses. Add salt and ginger.

Dissolve soda in hot water.

Mix in some of the soda water, then some of the flour. Continue until
all has been added.

Bake 15-18 minutes at 350F.

Frost with coffee icing.


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* Exported from MasterCook *

Gingersnaps

Recipe By amsel's Mom
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies/Bars Family Recipes
Signature Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup vegetable shortening -- or lard*
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour

*Do not use butter or margarine - you'll wind up with ginger crepes
instead of cookies

Combine ingredients in order given.
Roll dough into balls the size of a walnut. Dip one side in sugar.
Place dough balls, sugar side up, on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10-12 minutes at 375°F. (9 minutes)

Source:
"adapted from a recipe by Brer Rabbit Molasses"

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