Ginger Creams(Cookies)

Vegetarian
Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Ginger Creams are spicy, sweet cookies with warm ginger and aromatic spices, perfect for festive gatherings or to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup water ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup molasses ⓘ
  • 1/3 cup shortening ⓘ
  • 1 egg ⓘ
  • 2 cups flour ⓘ
  • 1 teaspoon ginger ⓘ
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
  • 1/2 teaspoon soda ⓘ
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg ⓘ
  • 1 teaspoon cloves ⓘ
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar, water, molasses, shortening, and egg together.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, ginger, salt, soda, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon.
  3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well blended.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for approximately 10 minutes at 400°F.
  6. Top with your favorite frosting or icing if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

901 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.6g 21% DV
Total Fat 47.2g 61% DV
Carbs 120.4g 44% DV
Fiber 17.1g 61% DV
Sugar 26.5g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10247.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1035mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 70.3mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 31mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Calcium 415mg 32% DV
Iron 7.9mg 44% DV

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

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