Description
Zesty lemon ginger cookies dance with bright citrus and warming spice, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Crisp edges and chewy centers invite you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
Garnish and Optional Add-ins:
(None in this recipe)
Instructions
- Thoroughly prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking conditions.
- Transform butter, granulated and brown sugars into a creamy, aerated mixture using an electric mixer until the texture becomes light and voluminous.
- Introduce room-temperature egg, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fragrant lemon zest into the sugar mixture, blending until harmoniously combined.
- Create a separate dry ingredient base by whisking together all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, ground ginger, and warming cinnamon until uniformly distributed.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately fold chopped crystallized ginger pieces throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution for bursts of intense flavor.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, gently pressing each mound to create a slightly flattened disc shape.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as a signal of perfect doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to set and develop a crisp exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality crystallized ginger for a more vibrant, zesty flavor profile in your cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create a more compact, chewy texture.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the cookie’s delicate spice balance.
- Adjust ginger intensity by increasing or decreasing crystallized ginger amount to suit personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg