Citrus Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Citrus Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter flavor shortening; 23-¾ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; ½ tablespoon mirin (Japanese rice wine); 1 ½ cups flour; ½ tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon dried orange peel; ¼ teaspoon dried lemon peel; ¼ teaspoon grated lime zest

Servings: persons

½ cup butter flavor shortening
23-¾ cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
½ tablespoon mirin (Japanese rice wine)
1 ½ cups flour
½ tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried orange peel
¼ teaspoon dried lemon peel
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest

1
In a large bowl, beat together shortening, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed until light and creamy (2-3 minutes).
2
Add egg, honey, and wine; continue beating until well blended.
3
In a small bowl, mix together flour, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
4
Add dry mixture to creamed mixture.
5
Add all peels and mix until well blended.
6
Shape dough into a roll about 2-inches in diameter.
7
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or at least for 3 hours.
8
Preheat oven to 350F.
9
Slice dough into 1/8-inch thick rounds.
10
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
11
Bake until light brown (8 minutes).
12
Cool on cookie sheets for 4 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.

2643

kcal

Calories

Fat

613

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter flavor shortening, 23-¾ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Citrus Ginger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Citrus Ginger Cookies

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