Amish Ginger Cookies

Traditional cookies from Amish Country.

Makes about 48

3/4 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.

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  Abbie in Columbia, SC  Feb 18, 2010
Would make this again.
I am getting ready to bake these again! Second time in a week! My husband just can't get enough! I have made quite a few other gingerbread cookie recipes and this is BY FAR the BEST ginger cookie! five stars

  A cookie baker in Upperco, MD  Dec 30, 2009
Would make this again.
I would most definitely make them again. The recipe is one my grandmother use to make every Christmas and I haven’t had them since she passed away. My husband loves the and wants to make some more. I am so glad I found the receipe. five stars

  Freddie in New York  Dec 20, 2009
Would make this again.
My 6 year-old and I made these today, they're so delicious! They made the house smell great too. We were testing them to see if I should make them on Christmas and I definitely will. Easy to make. I also let them bake until the tops started to crack, about 10-12 minutes. I think I will try adding another egg as people are suggesting but honestly, they're delicious! My whole family is gobbling them up. five stars

  Ashley in Ontario  Dec 7, 2009
Would make this again.
Inexpensive and delicious! five stars

  Laurie in Vermont  Nov 16, 2009
Would make this again.
Very good cookies. They do need to be stored with a slice of bread at the bottom of the container so they stay soft a little longer. four stars

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