Lemon Ginger Shortbread

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 12

Indulge in these sweet and tangy lemon ginger shortbread cookies that will melt in your mouth.

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

287

Sugar

12g

Fat

18g

These delightful lemon ginger shortbread cookies are perfect for an afternoon tea or as a sweet treat after dinner. The rich buttery flavor combined with the zesty lemon and warming ginger make for the perfect flavor combination. These cookies are easy and quick to whip up, making them perfect for last-minute dinner parties or unexpected guests. Try serving them alongside a hot cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate sweet and citrusy treat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350° F.
2.	In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.	Add flour, crystallized ginger and lemon peel. Stir until dough forms.
4.	Roll dough into small balls and place on a non-stick cookie sheet.
5.	Flatten balls slightly with a fork.
6.	Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden-brown.
7.	Set cookies aside to cool.
8.	In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
9.	Drizzle icing over cooled cookies.
10.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Lemon ginger shortbread cookies are easy and quick to make, perfect for a last-minute dessert.
The combination of zesty lemon and warm ginger make for a unique flavor profile, sure to impress your guests.

CONS

These cookies are quite rich and may not be suitable for those with a sensitive palate.
They can also be quite addictive!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While they may not be the healthiest sweet treat, these cookies contain the antioxidant properties of lemon, which can help reduce inflammation in the body. Ginger is also known to aid digestion and potentially reduce nausea.

	1 cup butter , softened
	1/3 cup sugar
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
	1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
	1/2 cup powdered sugar
	2 -4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice