“More Than Ginger” Spice Cookies

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 175.1
  • Total Fat: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 20.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g

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Introduction

A ton of spice flavour goes into this molasses cookie batter, but with a tablespoon of ground ginger and each drop crowned with a candied piece, there is never a doubt as to what's on the plate! A ton of spice flavour goes into this molasses cookie batter, but with a tablespoon of ground ginger and each drop crowned with a candied piece, there is never a doubt as to what's on the plate!
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    3 oz non-hydrogenated shortening
    ½ cup packed brown sugar
    ¼ cup granulated sugar
    ¼ cup molasses
    1 tsp vinegar
    1 tsp vanilla
    2 ½ tbsp strong brewed tea, cooled
    1 tbsp ground ginger
    ¼ tsp cardamom
    ½ tsp cinnamon
    Pinch allspice
    pinch ground cloves
    pinch black pepper
    pinch white pepper
    1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
    1 tsp baking soda
    ½ cup quick oats (not instant)
    ½ cup raisins
    3 oz chopped candied ginger

Directions

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugars, molasses, vinegar, vanilla and tea.
Beat in all the spices until well blended, then mix in the flour and baking soda.
Fold in the oats, raisins and ginger.
Cover and chill 1 hour (up to overnight), or wrap in plastic, then foil, and freeze up to 4 months.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bake 11 to 14 minutes.
Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.

Serving Size: Makes 16