GINGER-LEMON DELIGHTS

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Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Spices and molasses turn sugar cookie mix into a homemade ginger cookie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup mild-flavor (light) molasses
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie ingredients until very soft dough forms (dough will be sticky).
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough with 1 tablespoon-size cookie scoop or by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth. Spread glaze on cookies. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g

ahmed mohamed
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These were the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter.


Mhnl Sadam
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I'm not usually a fan of ginger, but these delights were surprisingly good!


Joanna Carter
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These were a nice treat to have with my afternoon tea.


saima kanwal
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I made these for a bake sale and they sold out quickly! Everyone loved them.


Samdarash Pandit
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I reduced the amount of sugar and they were perfect.


Waleed Nisar
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I had some trouble finding crystallized ginger, but I used fresh ginger instead and it worked out fine.


ghiyasddin qazi
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These were a bit dry. I think I may have overcooked them.


mr_ hm
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The ginger and lemon flavors were a bit too strong for my taste, but my friends seemed to enjoy them.


Rasel Babu
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These were easy to make and looked beautiful on a platter. They were a nice change from the usual holiday cookies.


Pau Smith
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I love how moist and fluffy these delights were. The lemon glaze gave them a nice tangy flavor.


Mahmuda Mou
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I followed the recipe exactly and the delights turned out great! The glaze was especially tasty.


Alex Alex
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These were delicious! The ginger and lemon flavors were perfectly balanced.


marx_ariyan_ashik_ 15
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I made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about the unique flavor.


JR Raaz
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These ginger lemon delights were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the zesty flavor.