Black Dog Ginger Cookies
The signature ginger cookies from the famous Black Dog Bakery on Martha’s Vineyard are spiced up with fresh cinnamon and cloves, and molasses adds an even deeper richness. Ginger, believed to have anti-inflammatory effects, is an immune booster: perfect for cold season. — AARP
Servings: 12
Calories: 218kcal
Cookies from the famed Black Dog Restaurant and Tavern on Martha's Vineyard
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh ginger - coarsely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups canola oil
- 3 cups Splenda Sugar Blend (or granulated sugar) - plus 1 cup for rolling dropped cookie dough
- ¾ cup molasses
- 3 whole eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Fine Pink Salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 5-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
- 7 cups pastry flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix the fresh ginger with one-half cup of the oil in a food processor until well-minced.
- In a large mixing bowl blend 3 cups of the sugar, molasses and eggs.
- Strain the minced ginger/oil mixture, reserving the liquid. Add this liquid, plus the remaining cup of oil to the egg mixture and blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl mix together the salt, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and flour.
- Add the dry mix to the wet mix and blend well.
- Either line your cookie sheets with parchment paper, or grease with butter.
- Scoop the cookie dough by teaspoonfuls and roll in the reserved cup of granulated sugar.
- Place on prepared cookie sheets and bake for about eight to twelve minutes, just until the tops crack and the cookies are flat.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2 Cookies | Calories: 218 kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 37 g (12%) | Protein: 2 g (4%) | Fat: 1 g (2%) | Sodium: 217 mg (9%) | Fiber: 1 g (4%)
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[…] Black Dog Ginger Cookies by Joseph Hall and Elaine Sullivan From: 10 low-guilt cookies that are tasty, tempting treats — AARP The signature ginger cookies from the famous Black Dog Bakery on Martha’s Vineyard are spiced up with fresh cinnamon and cloves, and molasses adds an even deeper richness. Ginger, believed to have anti-inflammatory effects, is an immune booster: perfect for cold season. Per serving: 218 calories, 1g saturated fat, 37g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 0g fiber, 217mg sodium […]