Ginger cookies fit right in during holiday baking sessions

By Metrocreative

Holiday baking sessions are a beloved tradition in many households. A family baking day during the holiday season is a great activity that appeals to loved ones of all ages, making a day spent in the kitchen an ideal way to bring multiple generations together under one roof.

There’s no shortage of options when baking together as a family, but no treat embodies this season of baking more than cookies. Whether you’re baking cookies for Santa Claus, bringing them along to a holiday party or simply whipping them up for some extra energy when decorating the tree, these “Ginger Cookies” from Lines+Angles are sure to please this December.

Ginger Cookies

Makes 48 cookies

1 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup shortening

1/4 cup molasses

1 large egg

2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ginger

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Granulated sugar, for rolling

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat brown sugar, shortening, molasses, and egg together until light and fluffy. Stir in all remaining ingredients, except granulated sugar.

3. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. Dip tops into granulated sugar and place balls, sugar side up, on prepared baking sheet, about 3 inches apart.

4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until just set. Remove from cookie sheet immediately to wire rack to cool. Serve.

Tip: Before measuring molasses, spray the measuring cup with cooking spray; the molasses won’t stick to the sides of the cup.