Lemon-ginger cookies--a new twist on an old classic. All of the tender texture and good flavor, with added goodness. These are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 0.5 cups canola oil
- 0.25 cups molasses
- 1 egg
- 1.75 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Combine sugar and canola oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add molasses and egg and beat until fluffy. Stir in flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; mix until well combined. Use a small cookie scoop to measure out teaspoonfuls of dough; place 2 inches apart on an insulated baking sheet and flatten slightly with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges just start to brown, 12 to 15 minutes; do not overbake.
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Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more.
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Meanwhile, mix together icing sugar, margarine, lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons milk for the glaze. Mix thoroughly until desired consistency, adding more milk if needed. Drizzle glaze onto cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts
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