Ingredients
Scale
7 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups pure cane syrup (molasses may be substituted)
1 cup salted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and ginger.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add eggs, butter, and syrup.
- Mix together the ingredients with your hands until well blended.
- Roll dough between your hands to make 1" - 1 1/2" balls, then place on a cookie sheet and flatten with your fingers into a round disk.
- Bake for 12 - 15 minutes.
- Remove cookies from cookie sheets and place on cooling rack to cool.
Notes
Make balls small or large, according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sweets, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
