"Big" Soft Ginger Cookies (AllRecipes.com)

Minutes to Prepare: 40
Minutes to Cook: 8

Number of Servings: 50

Ingredients

2 1/4 Cups all-purpose flour2 Teaspoons ground ginger1 Teaspoon baking powder3/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon ground clove1/4 Teaspoon salt3/4 Cup unsalted butter, softened1 Cup white sugar1 large egg1 Tablespoon orange extract (substitute water or orange juice if desired)1/4 Cup molasses2 Tablespoons white sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Sift together flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, clove, and salt. Set aside.

Cream together butter and 1 cup of sugar. Beat in egg, then mix in extract or molasses. Slowly mix in dry ingredients until combined. Chill in fridge for about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350. Roll dough into about 1 inch balls and place about 1.5-2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet (alternately cook on parchment paper or silpat). Press each cookie down slightly with thumb and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to look done. Remove from oven and let cool on tray for several minutes before gently removing to cooling rack or plate.

Serving Size: Makes about 50 thin, moist, chewy cookies

Number of Servings: 50

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DFORMED.

Servings Per Recipe: 50

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 69.5
Total Fat: 2.9 g
Cholesterol: 11.2 mg
Sodium: 40.0 mg
Total Carbs: 10.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 0.7 g

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