Crispy Ginger Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Are you ready for something new to bake? Try these delicious ginger shortbread cookies! They are easy to make and taste amazing. The warm, slightly spicy ginger flavor gives a surprising twist to a simple cookie. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. And the best part? You only need four ingredients. So what are you waiting for?
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter unsalted, room temperature
- ⅔ cup fine granulated sugar + extra to sprinkle on top
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
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Instructions
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Preheat the oven to 320 ℉.
- Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.2 sticks butter , ⅔ cup fine granulated sugar
- Add the flour and ginger to the mixture. Stir until well combined.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- Roll it into a roll (about 2 inches / 4 cm thick).
- Wrap the dough in plastic, and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
- Cut the dough into ¼ inch (½ cm) thick slices and place them on the baking sheet with 2 inches (5 cm) between them.
- Bake the cookies in the oven for 20 minutes until golden.
- When you take the cookies out of the oven, sprinkle them with extra sugar.
- Let the cookies cool down on a wire rack before serving.
NOTES
1. More flavor: Use freshly grated ginger for a more intense flavor, or add a pinch of cinnamon.
2. With chocolate: Melt chocolate and dip half a cookie in it. Let the cookies harden on a rack.
3. Storage
- Dough:
- Wrap the dough in foil and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- You can also freeze it; it will keep for 2 months in the freezer. Let the dough thaw in the fridge before using it.
- Cookies:
- Store the cookies in an airtight container. They will keep for 5 days.
- You can also freeze them; let them thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 73mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Iron: 1mg
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