All I can say about these cookies is that they are completely and totally DELICIOUS.  I was going to a friend’s house for the weekend and thought these would be the perfect seasonal, spicy cookies to go along with a hot cup of coffee or a steaming cup of tea.  (or to munch on during the 4-hour car ride)

The recipe is from the Better Homes and Gardens “All Time Favorite Christmas Cookies” collection, and they do NOT disappoint.  The BH&G recipe calls for “1 1/2 cups shortening”.  I used 2 sticks of butter and 1/2 cup Crisco shortening, and they turned out great…slightly crispy on the outside, and soft and yummy on the inside.  And such beautiful crackle!

The presentation:

If you like spicy, molasses-type cookies, you absolutely have to give these a try.  If I were to include these on my Christmas cookie tray, they would have to be much smaller.  But…I really do like them better than my original recipe, so they are officially my new go-to Giant Ginger Cookie.

Good job, BH&G!

“A”

22 thoughts on “Giant Ginger Cookies II

  1. Carol says:

    Yup…ate one on the way down, and a couple there. Yes, definitely a “go to” ginger cookie. Crispy on the outside, soft and yumminess on the inside. As usual, another incredible recipe from my good friend Ann!

  2. Carol says:

    Yup…ate one on the way down, and a couple there. Yes, definitely a “go to” ginger cookie. Crispy on the outside, soft and yumminess on the inside. As usual, another incredible recipe from my good friend Ann!

  3. ceaton85 says:

    Passed on to me from a fellow blogger Elena’s Livin (see her post http://elenaselivan.com/2012/11/21/thank-you-nominated-by-bloggers-for-the-sunshine-award/)

    I am nominating you for the Sunshine Award for “bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere”. If you would like to Accept great. If not, no worries- you have a shout out on my blog page: http://livingwithfibroblog.com/sunshine-award-nomination/
    #stay triumphant and keep on blogging!
    Calvin

    • Ann says:

      Thank you, Calvin. I am truly honored to accept this award, and I will post about it very soon. It is heartwarming to receive it from you.
      Ann

  4. ceaton85 says:

    Passed on to me from a fellow blogger Elena’s Livin (see her post http://elenaselivan.com/2012/11/21/thank-you-nominated-by-bloggers-for-the-sunshine-award/)

    I am nominating you for the Sunshine Award for “bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere”. If you would like to Accept great. If not, no worries- you have a shout out on my blog page: http://livingwithfibroblog.com/sunshine-award-nomination/
    #stay triumphant and keep on blogging!
    Calvin

    • Ann says:

      Thank you, Calvin. I am truly honored to accept this award, and I will post about it very soon. It is heartwarming to receive it from you.
      Ann

    • Ann says:

      Are you referring to the cellophane bags that the cookies are packaged in? If you are, I purchase them in bulk from papermart.com, an on-line resource for all kinds of boxes and wrappings. Hope this helps!
      Ann

    • Ann says:

      Are you referring to the cellophane bags that the cookies are packaged in? If you are, I purchase them in bulk from papermart.com, an on-line resource for all kinds of boxes and wrappings. Hope this helps!
      Ann

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