Healthier Lemon-Ginger Cookies

Name: Healthier Lemon-Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup canola oil; 0.25 cup molasses; 1 egg; 1.75 cups whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 cup icing sugar; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.5 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons low-fat milk, or more as needed

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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

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

24 cookies

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

283	Calories
11g	Fat
46g	Carbs
3g	Protein

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.