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Ginger Biscuits

 

Perkins

32

Southern Ginger Cookies

7 doz

Swedish Gingernuts

6 doz
  Cream together: Cream together: Heat together until sugar dissolves:
Butter 1/2 c (1 stick) - - - - - -
Shortening - - - 1.5 cup - - -
Sugar scant 1 c 2 c 2 c (Super fine best)
Golden Syrup - - - - - - 2/3 c
  Beat into sugar mixture: Beat into sugar mixture: Beat into sugar mixture:
Butter - - - - - - 14 T (7/8 c)
Heavy Cream - - - - - - 1 c
Corn syrup, Light 6 T (3/8 c) - - - - - -
Molasses (not Dark) - - - 1/2 c - - -
Eggs, Large 1 2 - - -
Rolled Oats, quick cooking 1-1/3 c - - - - - -
Chopped candied orange peel - - - - - - 2/3 c
  Sift together: Sift together: Sift together:
All purpose Flour 2 c 4 c 4 c
Baking soda 1/2 t 2 t 1 t
Allspice 1/2 t - - - - - -
Cardamon - - - - - - 2 t
Cinnamon 1/2 t 1 t 1 T
Cloves - - - 1 t 1/2 t
Ginger 1 T 1 t 1 T
Nutmeg 1/2 t - - - - - -
  Reserve for shaping: Reserve for shaping:  
Almonds 32 almonds, whole or half - - - - - -
Sugar - - - For rolling - - -
  Combine: Combine: Combine:
Sugar and flour mixtures Let sit a few minutes to complete absorption. Dough may feel a bit dry. That is OK. Until blended. Work lightly, just until firm.
  Shape and Bake: Shape and Bake: Shape and Bake:
Chill for one hour: Optional Optional - - -
Preheat oven and cover cookie sheets with parchment paper: 350° F 375° F 400° F
Shape: Divide dough into 4 parts, then each part into eighths.
Flatten onto cookie sheet by pressing an almond into the center.
These will get twice as wide and high when they bake.
Shape into 1" balls, roll in sugar.
Place on sheets and flatten slightly.
Divide into 6 pieces. Roll 1/4" thick. Cut in 2" circles. Space 2" apart.
Bake: 350° F for 15 minutes. 375° F for 8-10 minutes. 400° F for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned.
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