CITRUS GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle shine and an extra touch of sweetness. -Monique Hooker, DeSoto, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, honey and molasses. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir in butter; let stand 20 minutes longer., Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, almonds, baking powder, lemon zest, orange zest and spices; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into three portions. Roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., Bake 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; brush over cookies. Let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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seedy hydara
[email protected]I love the citrus and ginger flavors in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat!
MartinezFAM Hawaii
[email protected]These cookies were a delightful surprise! The citrus and ginger flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cookies had a lovely chewy texture. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ratul Ahmed
[email protected]Citrus Gingerbread Cookies: a delightful fusion of zesty citrus and warming ginger. Each bite is a holiday symphony!
MD Shuvo RANA SK
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! The citrus and ginger flavors are so unique and delicious. They're the perfect holiday cookie.
Dagmawi Bisrat
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the citrus and ginger flavors are perfect together. I'll definitely be making them again.
md rakib Rakib
[email protected]These cookies are so good! The citrus and ginger flavors are so refreshing and festive. They're the perfect holiday cookie.
Nanaameyaw
[email protected]Citrus Gingerbread Cookies were a hit! They were the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy. I'll definitely be making them again.
Hammad Manzoor
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The citrus and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced. They're also very easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.
Iva Towxer
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit at my holiday cookie exchange! Everyone loved the unique citrus and ginger flavors. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Abdul Qauom Ibrahimi
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I love the combination of citrus and ginger flavors. They're the perfect holiday cookie!
Samina Farooq
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread cookies, but these Citrus Gingerbread Cookies are a game-changer! The citrus zest adds a refreshing twist to the classic gingerbread flavor, and the ginger gives them a nice spicy kick. Will definitely be making t
Jobayer Khan
[email protected]These Citrus Gingerbread Cookies turned out amazing! I followed the recipe precisely, and the cookies came out perfectly golden brown and moist. The citrus and ginger flavors were well-balanced, and the cookies had a lovely chewy texture. I'll defini
Marthe Makiese Mansoni
[email protected]A burst of citrusy goodness in every bite! These cookies were a hit at my holiday party, and everyone raved about their irresistibly chewy texture and vibrant flavor. Definitely a keeper recipe!
rabih mille
[email protected]These Citrus Gingerbread Cookies were absolutely delightful! The zesty citrus and warm ginger flavors complemented each other perfectly, creating a truly unique and festive holiday treat. I couldn't resist going back for seconds (and thirds)!