Eloise's Ginger Cookies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Eloise's Ginger Cookies Recipe). Eloise used to make these cookies for us when I was a little girl. These are the best! To lighten them up, applesauce can be substituted for part or all of the shortening. The flavor is still great, but the texture will change.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Eloise's Ginger Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

¾ cup shortening

¼ cup molasses

1 egg

beaten

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup white sugar

or as needed

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat 1 cup white sugar and shortening together in a large bowl until light and creamy. Add molasses and egg; beat until smooth.

Step 3

Whisk flour baking soda ginger cinnamon and salt together in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into shortening mixture until dough is just-combined.

Step 4

Pour 1/2 cup white sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in sugar to coat; place 2-inches apart on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly golden 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Eloise's Ginger Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 312.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 5%

Carbohydrates: 46.3g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 28.9g

Fat: 13.4g 21%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 15.5mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 21.1IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Folate: 40.2mcg 10%

Calcium: 21.7mg 2%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 22mg 8%

Potassium: 131.3mg 4%

Sodium: 267.1mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 121

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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