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Eliza's Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies

A delicious ginger and molasses cookie that stays soft after baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 3/4 cup soft butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Sift flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt and stir to combine.
  2. Cream butter and one cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg; Stir in water and molasses.
  4. Fold in flour mixture.
  5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place two inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing.