Ginger Butter Cookies

You'll be surprised at the flavor from these ginger-heavy butter cookies despite the absence of molasses.

• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets. Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt and set aside.

Step 2

In large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs. Beat in lemon zest. Gradually blend in dry ingredients.

Step 3

Roll out dough on floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a 2 inch round cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.