Ginger Butter Cookies

Ginger Butter Cookies

by Lauren Riley 2 years ago
3.7 (3)
97.1 kcal
13.7 g carbs
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Description

Surprise! No molasses.

Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets. Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt and set aside.
  2. 2. In large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs. Beat in lemon zest. Gradually blend in dry ingredients.
  3. 3. Roll out dough on floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a 2 inch round cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
  4. 4. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 - 4 dozen
calories: 97.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 13.7 g
protein: 1.4 g
saturated fat: 2.5 g
cholesterol: 17.9 mg
sodium: 56.2 mg
fiber: 0.3 g
sugar: 5.6 g