Fresh Ginger-Lemon Cookies

Submitted by YungB

"According to allsecretrecipes.blogspot.com, These gentle ginger cookies are not like the heavily spiced taste of ginger snaps or gingerbread. I am going to try this ASAP."

 

• Ready In: 31mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 dozens

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely ground in the food processor
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon extract

directions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream together the sugar and butter, add vinegar and mix thoroughly.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, one at a time, beating after each addition. The dough should be thick, but not stiff or dry.
4. Roll dough in 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Gently press into 1/2 inch rounds with your fingers or the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
6. Bake 14-16 minutes, until golden. Cool completely.