Fork Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Chewy, flavorful fork cookies with ginger and brown sugar, perfect for snacking or sharing. Versatile with optional raisins or dates for added sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or lard
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2½ cups flour

Instructions

  1. Mix butter or lard, brown sugar, eggs, ginger, soda, and vanilla in the order given.
  2. Add flour gradually until a firm dough forms.
  3. Roll the dough into balls and press down with a fork to create the classic cookie pattern.
  4. Optional: Add dates or raisins into the dough before shaping.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

663 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 82.7g 30% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 27.5g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 406mg 18% DV
Potassium 307.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 144mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 123mg 9% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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