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Big Soft Ginger Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: AMY1028 PHOTO BY: The Messy Cook

"These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 1456 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  50 Min
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by ANIA520
One of the best cookies EVER. Made them for Xmas to bring to school. They sat untouched... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by Dhana
These cookies are delicious!! They are also easy to make but you need to let the mix sit for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by P-Chan
If I could have rated these 10 stars, I would have. These cookies were autumn/winter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by RAEVYNNE
Wow! These are the best cookies ever! They came out looking great - tasted even better! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by SWEETNOTHINGS
WARNING...DANGER AHEAD...do not make these cookies unless you are on an all cookie diet. You... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by SKITTEN
I made these cookies for a cookie exchange. They were a big hit and people wouldn't stop... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by mmmdessert
Oh, my gosh... These are so good! The spices balance out nicely. We usually go for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2005 by Gwen
This recipe delivers...soft, fantastic ginger cookies. This is my first attempt ever at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by OSHUNS
these cookies are very tasty, granted, yes. however, i was terribly annoyed to find that i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by donnalynns
I just finished making these for Thanksgiving. I followed the directions exactly and they... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Big Soft Ginger Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 142

  • Total Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Sodium: 147mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.6g