CITRUS GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle shine and an extra touch of sweetness. -Monique Hooker, DeSoto, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, honey and molasses. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir in butter; let stand 20 minutes longer., Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, almonds, baking powder, lemon zest, orange zest and spices; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into three portions. Roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., Bake 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; brush over cookies. Let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Mohamed Yagere
[email protected]These cookies were a little dry, but the flavors were good.
Alexander Quiroz
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Okorie David
[email protected]These cookies were perfect for a holiday party. They were festive and delicious.
Grant Stuart Cockcroft
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread cookies, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
patty jig
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them!
Pallob Kumar
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mustache Man
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! The perfect balance of citrus and ginger.
Rebecca Ogodo
[email protected]These cookies were a little dry, but the flavors were good.
Lindokuhle Mavuso
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.
Mohammed Halimah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread cookies, but these were really good. The citrus and ginger flavors were a nice touch.
Snakhokonke Mtolo
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit with my friends and family. They loved the unique flavors.
Mrkn Entertainment
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Rachel Siers
[email protected]I loved the citrus and ginger flavors in these cookies. They were the perfect holiday treat.
Md Farad
[email protected]These cookies were perfect! They were soft and chewy, and the citrus and ginger flavors were perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making these again for my next holiday party.
Quintis Kommer
[email protected]These cookies were a little dry, but they were still tasty. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Yasmin Amr
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Baloch MK
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread cookies, but these were surprisingly good. The citrus and ginger flavors really made a difference. I'll definitely be making these again.
Bossman Murrey
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The citrus and ginger flavors are a perfect combination. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.
Sk Al Amin
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies are to make. I didn't have any trouble finding the ingredients, and the instructions were clear and concise. I'll definitely be making these again!
Md mokther
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! The citrus and ginger flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cookies were soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.