Epicure's Gingerbread "Crackle" Cookies

Makes 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) baking soda
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) Epicure’s Gingerbread Spices
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) shortening
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) white sugar, divided (reserve 1/4 cup (60 ml) for rolling)
  • 1 egg
  • 3 Tbsp (45 ml) molasses
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) Epicure’s Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
2. Whisk first 4 ingredients in a mixing bowl.
3. Cream shortening with brown sugar and ½ cup (125 ml) white sugar in a
second bowl.
4. Stir in egg, molasses and Epicure's Vanilla Extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating well after each addition.
6. Place remaining white sugar in a shallow bowl. Form cookies by rolling into 1” (2.5 cm) balls; roll in granulated sugar and place on an Epicure's Parchment-lined baking sheet 2” (5 cm) apart.
7. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies ‘crackle’ on top. Cool before storing.

Per Serving

(1 cookie)
: Calories 100, Fat 4.5 g (Saturated 1.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 1 g.

Tips: Cookies are perfect for sharing! Create a beautiful gift by rolling a stack of baked cookies in a half-sheet of Epicure's Parchment Paper. Tie each end with a red ribbon and attach a gift card or recipe.