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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh ginger 1 1/2 cups Safflower or vegetable oil, divided use
- 3 cups granulated sugar, plus 1 cup for rolling dough balls
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 5 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 89g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 276 | |
| Calories from Fat 11 | 4% |
| Total Fat 1.18g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.36g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium 345mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 67.34g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 61.81g | 41% |
| Protein 1.5g | 2% |
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