Description
Homemade lemon ginger cookies blend zesty citrus notes with warm spice for a delightful treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies perfect with afternoon tea or as a sweet snack anytime.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and develops a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate egg, freshly squeezed lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest into the butter mixture, blending until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a consistent dough forms without overmixing.
- Portion the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, using a scoop or spoon, and gently press each mound to create a slightly flattened shape.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as a sign of doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet, which helps them set and develop a crisp exterior.
Notes
- Zest your lemons carefully to avoid the bitter white pith, which can make cookies taste slightly harsh.
- Soften butter at room temperature for 30 minutes before creaming to ensure smooth, even mixing and better cookie texture.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond or gluten-free blend and add ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum for binding.
- Enhance lemon flavor by adding an extra teaspoon of lemon zest or brushing warm cookies with a light lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg