SOFT LEMON-GINGER COOKIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. 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 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.