Ginger-Lemon Cookies Recipe

Name: Ginger-Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1 egg; 2 3/4 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup flour, plus; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; extra flour, for shaping (Andrea Gordon(she won!)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar, divided
1 egg
2 3/4 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour, plus
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
extra flour, for shaping (Andrea Gordon(she won!)

1
Set the oven at 325 degrees.
2
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
3
In an electric mixer, cream the butter with the 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar.
4
When the mixture is smooth, beat in the egg, lemon rind, and vanilla.
5
Sift the flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt.
6
With the mixer set on its lowest speed, add the dry ingredients to the batter.
7
Scrape down the sides of the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until well chilled.
8
With floured hands, using heaping teaspoons of the dough to form balls, roll them until smooth.
9
Arrange them 2-inches apart on the baking sheets.
10
Put the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl.
11
Dip the bottom of a glass first in cold water, then in sugar and press the balls to flatten them to a 1/3-inch thickness.
12
Bake the cookies for 18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
13
Cool on wire racks.
14
Store in an airtight container.

575

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1 cup sugar, divided, 1 egg, 2 3/4 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Lemon 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.

Ginger-Lemon Cookies

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