Lemon Ginger Cookies

Lemon Ginger Cookies are a delightful balance of zesty lemon and spicy ginger, creating a refreshing treat that’s perfect with tea. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to make and will brighten up any dessert table.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Granulated sugar - 50 grams
• Brown sugar - 30 grams
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams, softened
• Egg - 1 large
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until well combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 0.5 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 80 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• Ginger may help with digestion and reduce inflammation.
• Lemon is rich in vitamin C, boosting the immune system.

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