Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening ( preferably trans-fat free)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1/2 cup blackstrap ( robust) molasses
2 tsp finely grated peeled ginger
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 cup raw or sanding sugar

Directions:

Arrange racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat brown sugar, shortening, and butter in a large bowl, scraping down sides halfway through beating, until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add egg, molasses, grated ginger, and vanilla; beat just to blend. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend. Mix in crystallized ginger (dough will be very soft and sticky).
Place raw sugar in a shallow bowl. Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out dough. Using a second spoon, scoop dough from tablespoon measure into bowl with raw sugar; turn to coat well. Roll into a ball. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with half of remaining dough and sugar, spacing balls 1 1/2 apart.
Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are firm and centers appear cracked, 1012 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool. Repeat with remaining dough and sugar, using cooled baking sheets and new parchment. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature between sheets of parchment or waxed paper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	75.25 Kcal (315 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.26g	5%
Cholesterol	7.6mg	3%
Sodium	63.18mg	3%
Potassium	9.25mg	0%
Total Carbs	10.5g	3%
Sugars	4.02g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	1%
Protein	0.74g	1%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	2.2mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	380.56 Kcal (1593 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.5g	5%
Cholesterol	38.44mg	3%
Sodium	319.51mg	3%
Potassium	46.8mg	0%
Total Carbs	53.08g	3%
Sugars	20.34g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	1%
Protein	3.74g	1%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.4mg	0%
Calcium	10.9mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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