great aunt mary's ginger cookies

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Marcie Frazee
Jacksonville, FL

My husband's great aunt, Mary Carter, made these cookies for as long as my husband can remember, and made them on a regular basis until she passed away several years ago at the age of 90-something. They are a favorite of the Kellum family. These cookies are soft and *always* perfectly round! I was thrilled when my Aunt Donnie passed the recipe on to me. I hope you enjoy them as much as my family! Ginger Cookies: Not just for Christmas anymore!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Buttery and crisp but slightly chewy, this is one yummy cookie! The flavor combo is a little different than most cookies similar to this. The ginger and cinnamon are so good together. It's a simple recipe, but the best part is the family tradition behind the recipe.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For great aunt mary's ginger cookies

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    butter or oleo (she used oleo), softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    Crisco
  • 2 tsp
    Crisco
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    molasses

How To Make great aunt mary's ginger cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350ºF. Sift flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together three times into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  • 2
    Mix butter, Crisco, sugar, egg, and molasses in large mixing bowl.
  • 3
    Slowly incorporate dry mixture into wet mixture.
  • 4
    Form dough into little balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • 5
    Bake in preheated 350ºF oven for 12-15 minutes.
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