Directions:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl and whisk to blend. Mix in crystallized ginger.
- Using an electric mixer, beat brown sugar, shortening and butter until blended.
- Cover and refrigerate one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly butter 2 baking sheets.
- Put extra sugar in a thick layer on small plate.
- Using wet hands, form dough into medium-sized balls (1 1/4 -inch balls, but really who measures!).
- Roll in sugar to coat completely.
- Bake cookies untl cracked on top but still soft to touch, about 10-12 minutes.
- Do NOT overbake.
- Cool and hide from children if you don't want them all consumed in the first 24 hours!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 328.42 Kcal (1375 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 117.03 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 30.45mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 369.76mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 159.04mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 51.04g | 17% | |
| Sugars | 23.06g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.75g | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.69g | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 38.5mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 409.57 Kcal (1715 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 145.95 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 16.22g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 37.97mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 461.12mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 198.33mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 63.65g | 17% | |
| Sugars | 28.76g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.93g | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.35g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 48.1mg | 4% | |
* 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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