Old Fashioned Ginger Cookies

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  • Number of Servings: 147
Ingredients
5 Cups Flour2 Tsp Baking Soda1 TBSP Ground Ginger1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves3/4 Cup Canola Oil (or 1 cup Butter)2 Cups Sugar2 Eggs Beaten1/2 Cup Molasses2 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
Directions
Makes approx. 12 dozen Cookies. Preheat oven to 325F.

Sift together Flour, Baking Soda and Spices.

Cream together Oil (or Butter) and 2 Cups of Sugar.

Stir in beaten Eggs, Molasses and Lemon Juice.

Add Flour mixture to Sugar mixture and blend thoroughly. Shape dough into 3/4" balls. Roll in remaining sugar and place 2" apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 minutes until just firm to the touch. Cool on wire rack.

Servings Per Recipe: 147
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 47.7
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.9 mg
  • Sodium: 14.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g

Member Reviews
  • MANDYMARINO
    these were yummy- I subbed 1/2 c. applesauce for the oil and used 1 1/2 c. Splenda and 1/2 c. white sugar.
    Made a ton! - 11/15/08