How to Make Eloise's Ginger Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the spicy, warming flavor of a ginger cookie that just screams "comfort." As soon as you take that first bite, you're transported to a cozy kitchen, with the scent of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger wafting through the air. If you're looking for the perfect ginger cookie recipe, look no further than Eloise's Ginger Cookies. This recipe has been passed down through generations, and it's the perfect combination of crispy edges and chewy centers, with just the right amount o...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat 1 cup white sugar and shortening together in a large bowl until light and creamy. Add molasses and egg; beat until smooth.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into shortening mixture until dough is just-combined.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 267mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 131mg