Soft Lemon-Ginger Cookies Recipe

Soft Lemon-Ginger Cookies Recipe
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100% would make again

Loaded with old-fashioned flavor, this yummy cookie is hard to beat. You'll love munching a few with coffee, tea or a glass of cold milk.—Sharon Bretz, Havre de Grace, Maryland

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 218 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Soft Lemon-Ginger Cookies published in Reminisce Extra October 2005, p53

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Soft Lemon-Ginger Cookies Recipe

Soft Lemon-Ginger Cookies

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Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2009 by rmajor

Great flavor. Soft, mild, sweet. Comforting. Makes me think of something my Aunt would make. And I agree, great with tea!

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2008 by Junglejana

I am glad you all liked them they are on my list for soon.  I was wondering how good they are Thanks

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2008 by irritated

Very good, delicate flavor. Great with a cup of tea on a rainy aftenoon!

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by diabeth

These cookies are excellent! Great lemon flavor and just the right touch of ginger. Everyone I gave one to liked it. I got 3 dozen.

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