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Indulge in the zesty and spicy delight of our Lemon Ginger Cookies. This recipe brings you the perfect combination of tangy lemon and aromatic ginger in a scrumptiously soft cookie. Ideal for tea time or as a special treat, these cookies are sure to become a favorite.
Type of Cuisine:
American
Prep Time: 15 minutes & 45 minutes chill time.
Cook Time: 15 minutes
How Many Servings?
24 cookies
Ingredients:
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| 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour | |
| ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature | |
| ½ teaspoon ground ginger | |
| ½ teaspoon baking soda | |
| ½ teaspoon cardamom | |
| ¾ cup sugar | |
| 1 large egg at room temperature | |
| 2 tablespoons lemon zest | |
| 1 teaspoon vanilla | |
| 2 tablespoons crystal ginger chopped fine | |
| Ginger Sugar (Rolling sugar 2 tablespoon crystal ginger chopped fine mixed with 3 tablespoon sugar.) |
Glaze:
| ¾ cup powdered sugar mix | |
| 2 tablespoons lemon juice (and a teaspoon of zest) |
Preparation
1
Spice & Flour Blend Preparation
In a medium bowl, sift the all-purpose flour. Add the ground ginger, baking soda, cardamom, and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped crystallized ginger. Whisk everything together until evenly combined, then set aside.
In a medium bowl, sift the all-purpose flour. Add the ground ginger, baking soda, cardamom, and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped crystallized ginger. Whisk everything together until evenly combined, then set aside.
2
Cream Butter & Build the Base
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy—about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest, and beat for another minute until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy—about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest, and beat for another minute until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3
Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the bowl with the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky—this is exactly what you want!
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the bowl with the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky—this is exactly what you want!
4
Shape & Chill the Dough
Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, portion out 1 tablespoon of dough and gently roll it into a ball. Lightly dip the top of each ball into the ginger sugar mixture, being careful not to press too hard. Arrange the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to help them set.
Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, portion out 1 tablespoon of dough and gently roll it into a ball. Lightly dip the top of each ball into the ginger sugar mixture, being careful not to press too hard. Arrange the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to help them set.
5
Bake & Cool
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the chilled cookie dough balls 3 inches apart on a parchment-lined or silicone-lined baking sheet. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the chilled cookie dough balls 3 inches apart on a parchment-lined or silicone-lined baking sheet. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving.
6
Glaze & Enjoy
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by mixing fresh lemon or orange juice with powdered sugar and a bit of zest until smooth. Drizzle generously over the cooled cookies, then let them set for about an hour. Once set, share with friends and family!
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by mixing fresh lemon or orange juice with powdered sugar and a bit of zest until smooth. Drizzle generously over the cooled cookies, then let them set for about an hour. Once set, share with friends and family!