Ginger-Lemon Delights

Dairy Free
Ginger-Lemon Delights
70 min.
36
105kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Ginger-Lemon Delights! These scrumptious treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a gathering or simply indulging in a sweet snack. With their unique blend of warm spices and zesty lemon, these cookies are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

What makes these cookies truly special is their dairy-free nature, making them an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a lighter dessert. The combination of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves creates a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen, while the addition of crystallized ginger adds a delightful chewy texture and bursts of flavor in every bite.

Ready in just 70 minutes and yielding 36 delicious cookies, these Ginger-Lemon Delights are not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser. Each cookie is a mere 105 calories, allowing you to enjoy them guilt-free. The sweet and tangy glaze, made with powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice, elevates these cookies to a whole new level of deliciousness.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with these irresistible Ginger-Lemon Delights. They are perfect as an antipasti, starter, or simply as a delightful snack to brighten your day!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses light ()
  • tablespoon ground ginger 
  • 1.3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cloves 
  •  eggs 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • teaspoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup candied ginger finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie ingredients until very soft dough forms (dough will be sticky).
  2. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough with 1 tablespoon-size cookie scoop or by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
  3. 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.
  4. In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Spread glaze on cookies.
  6. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein2.52%
Fat31.69%
Carbs65.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.36
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.94478259915891%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:104.88kcal
5.24%
Fat:3.73g
5.73%
Saturated Fat:0.76g
4.73%
Carbohydrates:17.4g
5.8%
Net Carbohydrates:17.32g
6.3%
Sugar:12.17g
13.52%
Cholesterol:4.55mg
1.52%
Sodium:42.51mg
1.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.67g
1.33%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.41%
Magnesium:6.33mg
1.58%
Vitamin K:1.62µg
1.54%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.3%
Selenium:0.9µg
1.28%
Iron:0.23mg
1.26%
Potassium:39.28mg
1.12%