Deliciously Tangy Lemon Gingerbread Cookies: A Sweet Treat for Any Occasion

Lemon Gingerbread Cookies are one of the most delicious and unique cookie recipes around. Not only do they have a unique flavor, but they are also incredibly easy to make. The combination of sweet and tart flavors makes these cookies a real treat!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup molasses

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two baking sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Stir in lemon zest.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring until well blended. Stir in molasses.
4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Cool on wire racks.

Serving Suggestions

These Lemon Gingerbread Cookies are great served with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea. They also make a wonderful addition to any holiday cookie tray. For a special treat, try topping them with a dollop of lemon curd or cream cheese frosting.

Tips

• To make rolling out the cookie dough easier, chill it for 30 minutes before rolling.
• You can use a cookie cutter to cut out the cookies before baking.
• If you prefer a less tart cookie, reduce the amount of lemon zest.