How to Make Melissa's Grandma's Ginger Lace Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Melissa's Grandma's Ginger Lace Cookies are a family treasure passed down through generations. These delicate, crispy, and irresistibly aromatic cookies have been a favorite in Melissa's family for as long as she can remember. Based on a timeless recipe from her grandmother, these cookies are a beautiful mixture of old-fashioned charm and modern-day appeal.

The recipe for Melissa's Grandma's Ginger Lace Cookies has been carefully preserved and cherished in the family for decades. It h...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups shortening
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat 2 cups sugar, shortening, and molasses together in a bowl using an electric stand mixer until uniform, making sure not to overbeat. Add eggs and mix for 30 seconds.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and mix until just combined and dough is stiff.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons sugar in a shallow bowl. Form cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar, making sure not to flatten. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies crackle on top for 'lace' design, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    114 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg