Cookie of the Month: September 2026

Ginger cookies are warmly spiced with ginger and cinnamon to create a rich, comforting flavor. Their soft, chewy texture and sweet-spicy taste make them a timeless favorite for any occasion.

Ginger Cookie
John Hanek, Executive Chef at The Water’s Edge Country Club

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup shortening

• ¼ cup molasses

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 tsp ground ginger

• ½ tsp salt

• Extra sugar for dusting dough

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix well – shortening, molasses, sugar, & egg.

3. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, & salt.

4. Add to wet ingredients & mix until combined.

5. Cover bowl & refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

6. Take a spoonful of dough & roll in hand to form a ball, then roll in sugar until coated.  Place on cookie sheet & bake for 10-12 minutes (11 minutes tends to be the sweet spot).