GINGERBREAD COOKIES WITH LEMON FROSTING

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When I spread these spicy gingerbread rounds with my lemony cream cheese frosting, I knew I had a hit. Cardamom and allspice add a hint of chai tea flavor. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and molasses. In another bowl, whisk the next 8 ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until tops are cracked, 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Fatima Zeeshan
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This recipe looks complicated. I'm not sure if I'm up to the challenge.


Sylvia Ramirez
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to check my pantry.


Amelja Allko
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I'm going to make these cookies for my holiday party. I think my guests will love them.


Abirhasan seam
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Natalie Carr
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these cookies again.


Mercy Agot
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard.


Chuck Woodby
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These cookies were a little dry. I think I may have overbaked them.


Rohim Miya
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to spread out in the oven. I think I may have needed to roll them out a little thinner.


Ain Ullah
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These cookies were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Kennedy Syanda
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread cookies, but these were really good! The lemon frosting really makes them.


Anane Samuel
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious.


Emmanuel Wornah
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I love the lemon frosting! It's so refreshing and it pairs perfectly with the gingerbread.


Khandaker Liton
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used a gingerbread man cookie cutter and decorated them with sprinkles.


Jam Zubair
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness.


Mosarof Hosen
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! The lemon frosting is the perfect complement to the spicy gingerbread.