easy Ginger Cookies
These ginger cookies are soft, full of flavor and don't require molasses. Quick, easy, and soon to be a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Sift flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugars, beat in the egg.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture into the sugar mixture. Stir well.
- Gently form 1 inch balls from the dough and roll them in sugar, if desired.
- Put them on a ungreased cookie sheet and press down gently.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg