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THINGS YOU’LL NEED

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup Splenda
• .5 cup dark molasses
• 2 eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 TBSP ground ginger

Yields about 30 cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cream together the butter, Splenda and molasses until smooth
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Dissolve baking soda in hot water.
5. Add to batter along with salt.
6. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and ginger.
7. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.

Bake for about 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.