How to make it

  • Preheat the oven to 350F, line a cookie sheet with parchment or silicone.
  • Cream together shortening, butter, fresh ginger and Demerara sugar until fluffy.
  • Add molasses, corn syrup, and egg, beating well.
  • Beat in flours, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  • Fold in candied ginger.
  • Roll into tablespoon-size balls, placing on the cookie sheets ½-1" apart. Flatten slightly and press a chunk of reserved crystallized ginger into the tops.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on the sheets.

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  • RavenWhite 12 years ago
    If I can't find the Demerara sugar is there anything I can substitute for it? Sounds like a wonderful and delicious recipe!
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  • jo_jo_ba 12 years ago
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories: 139.6
    Total Fat: 6.0 g
    Cholesterol: 12.3 mg
    Sodium: 22.1 mg
    Total Carbs: 23.0 g
    Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
    Protein: 0.9 g
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