Description
Lemon iced ginger cookies bring sunshine to your cookie jar with a zesty twist that dances between sweet and tangy. Crisp ginger edges and bright citrus glaze make these treats a delightful companion for afternoon tea or a quick snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Grab a mixing bowl and cream ½ cup softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup light brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon ground ginger to the butter mixture. Blend thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Slowly integrate 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until the dough just comes together without overmixing.
- Use a tablespoon to portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring each cookie sits about 2 inches apart for proper spreading.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges while maintaining soft centers.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheets for 3-4 minutes to firm up slightly before transferring to wire cooling racks.
Notes
- Grating fresh ginger adds more intense flavor than ground ginger, so experiment with both for depth.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a quality 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 147 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg