LEMON GINGER COOKIES

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Categories     Cookies     Citrus     Ginger     Dessert     Bake

Yield Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup softened unsalted butter
2 cups of packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons of grated zest plus 2 tablespoons juice from 2 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ Cup finely chopped crystallized ginger.

Steps:

  • In a mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest and juice until light and fluffy. Sift together the dry ingredients and then add to creamed mixture along with the chopped ginger, blending thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for about 12 minutes. Place on rack to cool.

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