Ginger Snap Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Ginger snap cookies are believed to have originated in Germany in the 15th century and were traditionally served during the Christmas season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Ginger Snap Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cloves
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Molasses
• 4 cup Cream cheese, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses, and mix until well combined.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
7. Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous amount of the lemon cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.