Ginger Drops

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Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/4 sticks)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark molasses
  • 2 jumbo eggs
  • 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Using electric mixer, cream butter,sugar and molasses; beat in eggs, one at a time.
  2. Beat in remaining ingredients; do not overmix.
  3. Cover dough and refrigerate 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  5. Line baking sheets with parchment;form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  6. Arrange on prepared sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  7. Flatten slightly with palm of hand.
  8. Bake until just firm to touch, 8 to 10 minutes.
  9. Cool completely on rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

729 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 43.3g 56% DV
Carbs 84g 31% DV
Fiber 19.3g 69% DV
Sugar 9g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16722.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 826mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 148.3mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 212mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 312.5mg 24% DV
Iron 10.7mg 60% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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