Ginger Cookies (A Lockhart Family Recipe)
Ingredients:
| Ingredient: | Full Batch: | 1/3 of a Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Unsalted Butter | 4 Sticks | 1 1/3 Sticks |
| Unsulfured Molasses | 1 Cup | 1/3 Cup |
| Sugar | 3 Cups | 1 Cup |
| Large Eggs | 3 Large Eggs | 1 Large Egg |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | 1/3 Teaspoon |
| Flour | 7 Cups | 2 1/3 Cups |
| Baking Soda | 1 1/2 Tablespoons | 1/2 Tablespoon |
| Cinnamon | 1 Tablespoon | 1 Teaspoon |
| Ground Ginger | 1/2 Tablespoon | 1/2 Teaspoon |
| Ground Cloves | 1 Tablespoon | 1 Teaspoon |
Process:
Cream softened Butter; Beat in Sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses; add eggs (one at a time), beating well after each addition. Add Salt.
In another bowl, sift Flour, baking soda, Ginger, Cloves, and Cinnamon; Stir into Butter mixture.
Roll into 1/2" balls with Sugar coated hands. Roll balls in Sugar and arrange 2 inches apart on umgreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 13 minutes.