Ginger Crinkles
"I came up with these cookies by combining ingredients from two different recipes. They're the perfect ginger cookie—crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. I send them to my son, and he shares them with his employees. Whenever I ask what kind of cookies to send, these are at the very top of the list. —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
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1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1/4 cup molasses
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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