Description
Zesty lemon ginger cookies bring Mediterranean sunshine into classic cookie recipes. Crisp edges and tangy crumbs invite bakers to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for smooth cookie removal.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly blending the dry ingredients with a whisk.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes soft, airy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate egg, freshly grated lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, zesty ginger, and aromatic vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Delicately shape the dough into uniform tablespoon-sized spheres, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking sheet with slight spacing between each cookie.
- Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Transfer the baked cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and develop a delightful crisp exterior.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother creaming and better cookie texture.
- Zest the lemon before juicing to maximize flavor extraction and minimize effort.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, adding xanthan gum for binding.
- Enhance ginger intensity by using freshly grated ginger root instead of ground ginger for a more vibrant, spicy profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 148 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg