Gingerbread Drop Cookies
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
These easy cookies have all the flavor of traditional gingerbread men but without the work of rolling and cutting the dough.
Servings:
Makes about 90.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
38 mins
Ingredients
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1 cupshorteningsee savings
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1-1/2 cupspacked brown sugarsee savings
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1-1/2 teaspoonsbaking sodasee savings
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1-1/2 teaspoonsground gingersee savings
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1-1/2 teaspoonsground cinnamonsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonground clovessee savings
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1/3 cupmolassessee savings
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2eggssee savings
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1 tablespoonmilksee savings
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3-1/2 cupsall-purpose floursee savings
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1/2 cupraisinssee savings
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1/2 cupchopped pecans or walnutssee savings
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Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat until well combined. Beat in molasses, eggs, and milk until combined. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Stir in raisins and nuts.
2.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree F oven about 8 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Makes about 90.
Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 1 month ahead, make and bake cookies. Cool, place in a freezer container, and freeze. To serve, thaw at room temperature for 1 hour.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 59, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 24 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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