Ginger Drop Cookies

10 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and eggs. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  2. 2
    Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
  3. 3
    . Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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