GINGER SHORTBREAD COOKIES
The traditional holiday flavor of gingerbread meets the buttery goodness of shortbread in this irresistible cookie. Pretty flecks of candied ginger make the treats a pretty addition to any cookie platter.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, ground ginger, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and crystallized ginger., Shape into two 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Shaikh Ali Shaikh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but these cookies were surprisingly good! The molasses and brown sugar really balance out the ginger flavor.
Basha 619
[email protected]I didn't have any molasses, so I substituted honey. The cookies still turned out great!
babu basnet
[email protected]These cookies were just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the texture was a bit crumbly.
Maina Ibrahim
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might try adding some more butter next time.
Raja mujtaba Kolachi
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best ginger cookies he's ever had.
Hamas Hamas
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I highly recommend them.
ahumuza trevor
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! The ginger flavor is perfect and they have a lovely chewy texture. I will definitely be making them again soon.
royshatabdi shatabdi
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, especially the kids. I'll definitely be making them again.
Shuvo Khan
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I love the combination of ginger and molasses. They're the perfect holiday treat.
Iqra Iqbal
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these ones are amazing! The ginger flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced. They're also really easy to make.
Sagor Shil
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're perfectly spiced and have a lovely chewy texture. I'll definitely be making them again.