Description If you’ve ever wondered why our pastry chef Melissa is so good, you need only dig into her family history to realize that she comes from a long line of talented bakers. This recipe from her great-grandmother Formanek dates from the WWI era, hence no butter. These freeze well. Ingredients 2 cups white sugar … Read more
Description This was my mother-in-law’s recipe and my husband’s favorite. Shorten or lengthen the cooking time for a softer or crisper cookie. Ingredients ¾ cup margarine 1 cup white sugar 1 egg ¼ cup molasses 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ … Read more
Description This melt-in-your-mouth ginger cookie recipe that I received from my grandmother has been enjoyed in my family since 1899. Ingredients 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 egg ¼ cup dark molasses ⅓ … Read more