Chewy Ginger Cookies

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add the egg, molasses and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1-1/2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

User Reviews:

This recipe has become a family and neighbourhood favourite. The kids in the neighbourhood literally knock on my door and ask if I have ginger cookies. To keep them chewy, make sure that you do not overcook.

submitted by bagnihotri on December 02, 2006

These cookies turned out perfectly.

submitted by terepocki on October 31, 2003

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