Melissa's Grandma's Ginger Lace Cookies

This recipe for Melissa's Grandma's ginger lace cookies dates from the WWI era. Hence, there is no butter. They feature a spiced ginger and molasses flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 114 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 1.5 cups shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat 2 cups sugar, shortening, and molasses in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until uniform, making sure not to overbeat. Add eggs; beat for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt together in a separate bowl; beat into sugar mixture until just combined and dough is stiff.

Step 4

Pour 2 tablespoons sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar, making sure not to flatten. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies crackle on top for "lace" design, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.