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Better Cooking Tips
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor, but ground ginger works well in a pinch.
- Chill the dough before baking to help the cookies keep their shape.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft, chewy texture.
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Why This Recipe Is So Enjoyable
Step 1
Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. In another bowl, beat the brown sugar, oil, molasses, egg, and a pinch of salt until everything is smooth and well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until a dough forms.
Step 2
Roll the dough into little 1-inch balls and place them on baking sheets—no need to grease them. Pop the trays into the oven and bake for about 8 to 9 minutes, until the cookies feel firm to the touch. Let them sit on the baking sheets for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3
While the cookies cool, melt the shortening in a microwave-safe bowl for about a minute. Stir in the powdered sugar and orange extract, then slowly add milk a little at a time until the glaze is smooth and drips easily from a spoon. Add a pinch of salt, give it a good mix, and drizzle the glaze over your cooled cookies. Enjoy!
