Lemon Ginger Cookies

Name: Lemon Ginger Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup softened unsalted butter; 2 cups of packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons of grated zest plus 2 tablespoons juice from 2 lemons; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 Cup finely chopped crystallized ginger.

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup softened unsalted butter
2 cups of packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons of grated zest plus 2 tablespoons juice from 2 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 Cup finely chopped crystallized ginger.

Directions

1

In a mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest and juice until light and fluffy.
2

Sift together the dry ingredients and then add to creamed mixture along with the chopped ginger, blending thoroughly.
3

Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
4

Bake at 350° for about 12 minutes. Place on rack to cool.