Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Super Saturday Cookie Exchange - Soft Gingerbread Cookies - Shauna T.


1 c. margarine

1-1/2 t. baking soda

1-1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

5 c. all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten

2 t. baking powder

1 T. ground ginger

1-1/2 t. salt

½ c. molasses

1 T. cinnamon

1-1/2 c. boiling water

1 c. chopped walnuts

Cream margarine and sugar in a large mixing bowl; blend in eggs.  Mix in ginger and molasses; stir in boiling water.  Set aside.  Combine remaining ingredients except for the nuts; add to sugar mixture.  Gold in walnuts; cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.  Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets; bake at 45 degrees for 10-12 minutes.  Makes about 6 dozen.

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