Spicy Ginger Cookies

Name: Spicy Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups lightly packed brown sugar; 1 cup butter-flavored shortening, melted; 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted; 0.5 cup molasses; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup coarse sugar crystals, or as needed

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These are our traditional Christmas cookies. The shortening keeps the cookies soft; all butter will result in a harder cookie.

Recipe by Anisa

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

48

Yield:

4 dozen cookies

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Ingredients

2 cups lightly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter-flavored shortening, melted
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup molasses
2 eggs
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup coarse sugar crystals, or as needed

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Whisk brown sugar, shortening, butter, molasses, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cloves, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl until glossy; fold in flour until dough is just-combined.
Pour coarse sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 48 balls. Roll balls in sugar and place 2-inches apart on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the cookies crack, about 9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

151	Calories
7g	Fat
22g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 129mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 80mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.