Lemon Ginger Cookies
Crispy and zesty cookies with a hint of ginger which makes it a perfect snack for tea time.
Servings 15 Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar +2 tablespoon
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup chopped candied ginger optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180 deg C. Line a baking tray with butter paper, set aside.
- In a mixing bowl using a cake beater mix together butter and sugar on medium high speed until light and fluffy about 5 minutes.
- Add egg, mix at high speed to combine. Now add the zest and mix well.
- In another bowl whisk together flour, ginger powder, baking soda, salt, and crystallized ginger.
- Add to butter mixture, mix on medium low speed to combine for about 20 seconds.
- Using two spoons, drop about 2 teaspoon batter on the baking sheet, repeat spacing them 3 inches apart.
- Sprinkle cookies with more sugar and bake until just golden about 7 -10 minutes.
- Slide butter paper onto a wire rack, let cool for 15 min. Store in airtight container.
Notes
1 cup = 250 ml