Citrus Gingerbread Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling
YIELD: 6 dozen.
Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle shine and an extra touch of sweetness. —Monique Hooker, DeSoto, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup honey
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1/2 cup molasses
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
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1 large egg
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3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup ground almonds
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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1 teaspoon each ground cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves
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GLAZE:
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1/2 cup honey
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2 tablespoons water
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, honey and molasses. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir in butter; let stand 20 minutes longer.
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2.
Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, almonds, baking powder, lemon zest, orange zest and spices; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.
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3.
Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into three portions. Roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
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4.
Bake 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; brush over cookies. Let stand until set.
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5.
To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 66 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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