Recipes Desserts Fruit Desserts Lemon Dessert Recipes Healthier Lemon-Ginger Cookies Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo Lemon-ginger cookies--a new twist on an old classic. All of the tender texture and good flavor, with added goodness. These are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Recipe by Alberta Rose Published on June 19, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 24 cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Cookies: 1 cup white sugar ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup molasses 1 egg 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon lemon zest Lemon Glaze: 1 cup icing sugar 1 tablespoon margarine 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons low-fat milk, or more as needed Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine sugar and canola oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add molasses and egg and beat until fluffy. Stir in flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; mix until well combined. Use a small cookie scoop to measure out teaspoonfuls of dough; place 2 inches apart on an insulated baking sheet and flatten slightly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven until edges just start to brown, 12 to 15 minutes; do not overbake. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more. Meanwhile, mix together icing sugar, margarine, lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons milk for the glaze. Mix thoroughly until desired consistency, adding more milk if needed. Drizzle glaze onto cooled cookies. Cook's Note: I bake these on an insulated cookie sheet. If using a regular cookie/baking sheet, you will likely need to reduce the baking time by 3 to 5 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 283 Calories 11g Fat 46g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 283 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 166mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 31g Protein 3g Vitamin C 1mg 6% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 187mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved