Ginger Lemon Cookies
Brighten up your cookie jar with the zesty and warming flavors of Ginger Lemon Cookies! These delightful treats marry the tangy citrus burst of fresh lemon zest and juice with the cozy, spiced kick of ground ginger and cinnamon. Soft and chewy, thanks to the addition of molasses, each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The cookies are dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, making them as pretty as they are delicious. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to perfection in 12, this recipe yields 24 irresistibly fragrant cookies that will be a hit at any gathering or as an everyday indulgence. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, these Ginger Lemon Cookies are a flavorful twist on traditional spiced cookies, guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and molasses until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, but the centers remain soft. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar for a finishing touch. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
