Crisp Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Crisp Ginger Cookies
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
1140
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar.
  2. Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat until the mixture is fluffy and light.
  3. Add the egg and continue to beat on medium speed until fully incorporated, then beat in the molasses.
  4. To another, smaller bowl, sift together the flour, soda, salt and ground ginger.
  5. With the mixer set on low speed, beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, one third at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Stir in the candied ginger and pecans.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface.
  8. Knead briefly, then divide into 2 equal portions.
  9. Using your palms, roll each portion into a log, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  10. Wrap each log separately in plastic wrap and chill about two hours.
  11. Preheat oven to 325*F (165*C) LIne two baking sheets with standard parchment paper.
  12. On a lightly floured surface, slice the dough logs crosswise 1/8th inch thick.
  13. Place the dough rounds 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  14. Bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  15. Set on a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1139.64 Kcal (4771 kJ)
Calories from fat 663.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73.71g 113%
Cholesterol 107.19mg 36%
Sodium 1578.79mg 66%
Potassium 722.67mg 15%
Total Carbs 117.8g 39%
Sugars 71.85g 287%
Dietary Fiber 8.61g 34%
Protein 11.13g 22%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 217.6mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 481.25 Kcal (2015 kJ)
Calories from fat 280.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.13g 113%
Cholesterol 45.26mg 36%
Sodium 666.69mg 66%
Potassium 305.17mg 15%
Total Carbs 49.74g 39%
Sugars 30.34g 287%
Dietary Fiber 3.64g 34%
Protein 4.7g 22%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 2.3mg 30%
Calcium 91.9mg 22%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.1
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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