Elaine's Lemon Frosted Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Elaine's Lemon Frosted Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; ½ cup brown sugar; ½ cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 ½ cups flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons ginger; ½ cup buttermilk; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated

Servings: persons

½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup molasses
1 egg
2 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ginger
½ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2
Add molasses and egg and beat well.
3
In another bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
4
Mix sifted ingredients into butter mixture alternately with buttermilk.
5
Cover dough and chill for about 2 hours for easier handling.
6
On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
7
Cut into 2-3 inch circles with cookie cutter.
8
Lightly grease baking sheet.
9
Bake at 375F for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
10
Cool on cookie rack.
11
For glaze, blend together confectioner's sugar, lemon juice and rind.
12
Spread thinly over warm cookies; cool.

1122

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

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 or ½ cup margarine, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup molasses, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Elaine's Lemon Frosted 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.

Elaine's Lemon Frosted Ginger Cookies

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