Ginger Crisps Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, preferably canola oil | ||
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon, softened | |
| 1 cup packed dark brown sugar | ||
| Egg | 1 Large | |
| 2 tsp. grated lemon rind | ||
| All purpose flour | 1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cornstarch | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Ground ginger | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Baking soda | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment or lightly spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl cream oil, butter, sugar, egg and lemon rind with an electric mixer until smooth.
In a medium-sized bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Stir into the creamed mixture just until combined.
Divide dough into 2 portions.
On a floured surface, roll out each portion to a thickness of slightly more than 1/16 inch.
If desired, sprinkle with the sugar, lightly pressing it in with the rolling pin.
Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter and place 1/4 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly colored.
Let cool 2 minutes, then remove cookies to a rack to cool.
Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment or lightly spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl cream oil, butter, sugar, egg and lemon rind with an electric mixer until smooth.
In a medium-sized bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Stir into the creamed mixture just until combined.
Divide dough into 2 portions.
On a floured surface, roll out each portion to a thickness of slightly more than 1/16 inch.
If desired, sprinkle with the sugar, lightly pressing it in with the rolling pin.
Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter and place 1/4 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly colored.
Let cool 2 minutes, then remove cookies to a rack to cool.
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