THREE-GINGER COOKIES

Three-Ginger Cookies image

Provided by kyle martin

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons whipping cream
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
powdered sugar
whole almond (garnish)

Steps:

Process first 7 ingredients in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add toasted almonds, cream, and crystallized ginger; pulse until mixture is blended Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Flatten each cookie to 1/4-inch thickness.
Garnish, if you desire Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
Cool slightly on baking sheet.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 33.4, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5, Protein 1