Melissa's Grandma's Ginger Lace Cookies
Description
This recipe for Melissa's Grandma's ginger lace cookies dates from the WWI era. Hence, there is no butter. They feature a spiced ginger and molasses flavor.
Ingredients
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2 cups white sugar
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1 1/2 cups shortening
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1/2 cup molasses
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2 eggs
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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4 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Beat 2 cups sugar, shortening, and molasses in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until uniform, making sure not to overbeat. Add eggs; beat for 30 seconds.
3
Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt together in a separate bowl; beat into sugar mixture until just combined and dough is stiff.
4
Pour 2 tablespoons sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar, making sure not to flatten. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies crackle on top for "lace" design, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.