Gingerbread Drops |
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Source: Better Homes and Gardens - Christmas Cookie Special Issue, pg 92 |
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Yield: 90 Cookies |
Oven Temp: 375F |
Prep. Time: min. |
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| Ingredients: | |||||||||||
| 1 | Cup | Butter | |||||||||
| 1.5 | Tsp. | Baking Soda | |||||||||
| 1.5 | Tsp. | Ginger (Ground) | |||||||||
| 1.5 | Tsp. | Cinnamon (Ground) | |||||||||
| 1.5 | Tsp. | Cloves (Ground) | |||||||||
| 1/3 | Cup | Molasses | |||||||||
| 2 | Each | Egg | |||||||||
| 1 | Tbsp. | Milk | |||||||||
| 3.5 | Cup | Flour (All Purpose) | |||||||||
| 1/2 | Cup | Raisins | |||||||||
| 1/2 | Cup | Pecans ; Chopped | |||||||||
| 1.5 | Cup | Sugar (Brown);packed | |||||||||
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| Instructions: | |||||||||||
| 1. Beat shortening in a large mixing bowl withan electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. | |||||||||||
| 2. Add brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and coves. | |||||||||||
| 3. Beat till well combined. | |||||||||||
| 4. Beat in molasses, eggs, and milk till combined. | |||||||||||
| 5. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. | |||||||||||
| 6. Stir in remaining flour with wooden spoon. | |||||||||||
| 7. Stir in raisins and nuts. | |||||||||||
| 8. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet. | |||||||||||
| 9. Bake about 8 minutes or till bottoms are lightly browned. | |||||||||||
| 10. Cool on wire rack. | |||||||||||
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