Traditional cookies from Amish Country.
Makes about 483/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
extra granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy. Add egg and molasses; beat until combined. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the extra granulated sugar. Place balls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5 - 7 minutes until barely turning brown. Allow to cool for 1 minute on baking sheet and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Note: Recipe from Frankenmouth Community Cookbook.
Katie Busby in washington Aug 19, 2008
Would make this again.
they are vary good and soft and taste
JD in Raleigh, NC Dec 24, 2007
Would make this again.
I have actually never liked ginger cookies but I make Christmas cookies to give away and make it a point to try everything. This is the best ginger cookies I have ever eaten. I will happily make them again.
V. in Canada Dec 23, 2007
Would make this again.
Made them and everyone loved them! Very quick, simple and tasty.
A cookie baker Dec 19, 2007
Would make this again.
This was fantastic! I took the advice to use 2 eggs instead of one. I brought these to work and everyone wanted to recipe. Will make a double batch next time as they go fast!
Malissa in South Milwaukee, WI Dec 18, 2007
Would make this again.
I never made ginger cookies before and these turned out wonderful. I used bread flour instead of all-purpose and they were very moist. I also cooked them for 10 minutes in a convection oven.
Jack in CT Dec 16, 2007
Would make this again.
This is a great recipie! Withen a day all the cookies at my house were gone
Crystal S. in Spokane Valley Dec 15, 2007
Would make this again.
I love these cookies. I made them the other day and everyone loved them. I forgot to print the recipe and had to make more. Lets just say they were not up to par with these. Im so glad I found this recipe again and yes I printed it out this time. Thanks so much! : )
Dec 15, 2007
Would make this again.
These are FANTASTIC. Quick, simple, delicious. Everyone loves them. The only problem is you must make tons because they disappear so fast.
Linda in Ellicott City, Maryland Dec 8, 2007
Would make this again.
This was a great recipe. I read many of the reviews before I started. I took the advise of slightly flattening the rolled ball before cooking. I also knew they were done when the tops were cracked. I used the larger decorators sugar for a more elegant look. Delicious!!!
A cookie baker Nov 25, 2007
Would make this again.
I added one more egg, a dash of salt, and cooked for 10 minutes. They turned out great.
