Candied Ginger-Citrus Cookies

Name: Candied Ginger-Citrus Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 80
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking soda; 113 grams 1/2 cup butter , at room temperature; 118 milliliters finely chopped candied ginger; 710 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 118 milliliters light molasses; 118 milliliters solid vegetable shortening; 237 milliliters sugar

Candied Ginger-Citrus Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 80 servings with 57 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat each. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up baking soda, sugar, candied ginger, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, shortening, and sugar until smooth; beat in molasses and lemon peel until well blended.

Ingredients you will need

Lemon Peel

Shortening

Molasses

Butter

Sugar

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Hand Mixer

Bowl

In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves; stir into butter mixture until completely incorporated. Stir in almonds and candied ginger.

Ingredients you will need

Candied Ginger

Ginger Powder

Baking Soda

Cinnamon

Almonds

Butter

Clove

All Purpose Flour

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Bowl

Divide dough into thirds. Shape each third into a roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter; wrap rolls in waxed paper and chill until firm, at least 4 hours, or up to 1 week.

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Dough

Roll

Wrap

Unwrap dough. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place slices about 1 inch apart on buttered or cooking parchment-lined 12- by 15-inch baking sheets. If desired, gently press a slivered almond into the middle of each cookie.

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Almonds