GINGERBREAD COOKIES WITH LEMON FROSTING

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When I spread these spicy gingerbread rounds with my lemony cream cheese frosting, I knew I had a hit. Cardamom and allspice add a hint of chai tea flavor. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and molasses. In another bowl, whisk the next 8 ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until tops are cracked, 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Sumaiya kotha
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Owais Akbar
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of gingerbread and lemon. They're the perfect holiday cookie.


Crystal Wren
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cookies are not very good.


belal aly
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These cookies are not very good. The gingerbread flavor is too strong, and the lemon frosting is too sweet.


Lilian Karuga
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These cookies are a little bit dry, but they're still good. I think they would be better with a different frosting.


Sohail Awan
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The lemon frosting really balances out the sweetness of the gingerbread.


0m0b0lanle
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These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious!


sajeeb islam
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These cookies are so cute and festive. I love the way they look on a Christmas tree.


Shamail Sarfraz
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Saraiki Badshah
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of gingerbread and lemon. They're the perfect holiday cookie.


Oresiametse Morake
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Padam Raj Mahato
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They're so soft and chewy, and the lemon frosting is the perfect complement to the gingerbread flavor.