Ginger-Ginger Cookies Recipe

RecipeSavants.com Ginger lovers will get double dose of ginger in these gorgeous cookies; ground ginger and minced crystalized ginger. Allspice, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla add lots of flavors to these rich ginger-ginger cookies. These cookies are a wonderful addition to your holiday cookie platter! Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Eggs Recipes, Recipes Eggs American Ginger-Ginger Cookies

PT30M Serves 12 Ingredients: 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 0.5 Cup Packed Dark Brown Sugar 0.25 Teaspoon Ground Cloves 0.25 Teaspoon Salt 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1.5 Teaspoon Ground Ginger 0.25 Cup Reduced-Calorie Tub Margarine 2 Large Egg Whites 0.5 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1.5 Tablespoons Crystallized Ginger 0.25 Teaspoon Ground Allspice 0.25 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease 2 large cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and salt. In another large bowl, add brown sugar and margarine and with an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg whites and vanilla extract and beat till well combined. Slowly, add flour mixture and beat on low speed until well combined. Add crystallized ginger and stir to combine. Divide dough into 2 equal sized portions. Place 1 dough portion onto a lightly floured surface and with a floured rolling pin, roll into a 1/4-inch thick round. With your favorite cookie cutter, cut cookies. Arrange cookies on prepared cookie sheets in a single layer about 1-inch apart. Bake for about 5 minutes, switching the position of sheets once during the cooking time. Remove from oven and keep onto a wire rack to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes. Carefully, invert cookies onto wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.