Amish Ginger Cookies

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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
white or colored sanding sugar, for decorating (can use regular 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 7 - 9 minutes until barely turning brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Note: Recipe from Frankenmouth Community Cookbook.


Reviews of Amish Ginger Cookies:

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  A cookie baker in Wisconsin  Dec 22, 2011
Would make this again.
Super easy, loved the texture, and flavor reminds me of Mom's traditional gingerbread, but not rock solid! (sorry Mom!). Had fun with my daughter, who is 3, she was my "roller", and they turned out great! five stars

  A cookie baker in Virginia Beach  Dec 22, 2011
Would make this again.
Best cookie I have ever made. And very easy! five stars

  Mike in Lakeland, FL  Dec 21, 2011
Would make this again.
Using receipe for 9 years. Family requests it every year. Easy and makes a lot. five stars

  Carla in Joplin , Missouri  Dec 19, 2011
Would make this again.
Excellent. Perfect flavor, chewy, moist....delicious! five stars

  Ana in South Florida  Dec 18, 2011
Would make this again.
I love the flavor of these cookies. My question is how can I make gingerbread man out of this recipe. M son was missing the Icing five stars

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