ginger lemon delights

(2 RATINGS)
27 Pinches
Anderson, SC
Updated on Oct 12, 2012

when we were in school we would come home and our mom would have these cookies made for us they are so good and now our family serves them to the school at our church

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield a few

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1 pound and 1/2 oz) sugar cookie mix
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 - egg
  • FOR THE GLAZE AND THE TOPPING:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

How To Make ginger lemon delights

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375.
  • Step 2
    Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl), combine the cookie ingredients until very soft dough forms. It will be sticky, so don't worry about that.
  • Step 4
    Use a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough into the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart, they spread a good bit so give them room.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown and the cookies are just set.
  • Step 6
    Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile, stir together the powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Step 8
    When the cookies have cooled, spread a small amount of glaze on each cookie and top with a few pieces of the cystallized ginger.
  • Step 9
    Allow the glaze to firm up, then store in an airtight container.

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