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You are going to love these ginger cookies for their irresistible blend of warm spices, chewy texture, and comforting aroma. The perfect combination of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses creates a nostalgic and festive flavor. Whether enjoyed during holidays or any time of year, ginger cookies offer a delightful treat that evokes a sense of joy and indulgence.

Now with Red Wine

Pairing red wine with ginger cookies creates a delightful contrast and enhancement of flavors. The wine’s rich and fruity notes complement the warm spices in the cookies, while its acidity balances the sweetness. This combination elevates the tasting experience, adding complexity to the spiced warmth of the cookies and creating a harmonious blend of indulgent flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • ¾ cup Crisco shortening or ½ cup shortening + ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar + another 1/3 cup sugar for coating
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 beaten egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Set aside.
  3. Cream Shortening and Sugar:
    • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening (or shortening + butter combination) and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
    • Beat in molasses and the beaten egg into the shortening/sugar mixture until well combined.
  5. Stir in Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, mixing well to form a smooth cookie dough.
  6. Roll and Coat:
    • Roll small balls of cookie dough and dip each ball in the additional 1/3 cup of sugar, coating it evenly.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheet:
    • Place the sugar-coated balls 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet or line the sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Bake:
    • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the tops of the cookies start to crackle.
  9. Cool and Enjoy:
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve:
  • Makes about 4 dozen cookies.  Enjoy these delicious and spiced Ginger Cookies with a warm beverage or share them with family and friends!
These cookies are sure to fill your home with the delightful aroma of ginger and spices. Happy baking!

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