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Giant Spice Cookies

Name: Giant Spice Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 cookies.
Ingredients: 1 package spice cake mix (regular size); 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup molasses; 6 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

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10 cookies

I heard this cookie recipe over the radio about 1950—shortly after my husband and I married. The big spicy treats are so nice and chewy, they remain my favorite to this day. —Sandy Pyeatt, Tacoma, Washington

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Ingredients

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup molasses
6 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, ginger and baking soda. Stir in water, molasses and vanilla and mix well. Roll into 10 balls.
Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until surface cracks and cookies are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 248 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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