GINGER SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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The traditional holiday flavor of gingerbread meets the buttery goodness of shortbread in this irresistible cookie. Pretty flecks of candied ginger make the treats a pretty addition to any cookie platter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, ground ginger, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and crystallized ginger., Shape into two 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

osas queen
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Thava Nithijam
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These cookies are delicious, but they're very rich. I can only eat a few at a time.


Pius Musembi
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These cookies are really good, but they're a lot of work to make. I'm not sure if I'll make them again.


Nakiranda Leticia
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out too dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


sweety das
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Dirty Face Masq
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect holiday cookie.


Junaid Junaid
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're delicious and they look beautiful too.


Pradip Shrestha
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Josphat Kochere
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just mix everything together and pop them in the oven.


Jacob Graf
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I'm not usually a fan of ginger cookies, but these are amazing! The molasses gives them a really rich flavor.


salaudeen Muhammed
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These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. I love the way they melt in my mouth.


Oli ullah
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I love the combination of ginger and molasses in these cookies. They're so flavorful and delicious.


Pervaz
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These ginger shortbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.