Ginger Lemon Cookies

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Soft ginger lemon cookies filled with tangy cream cheese frosting are the perfect cookie for the season and a unique addition to any cookie platter!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Cookies & Bars, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients

For the cookies:

1 package Betty Crocker Molasses Cookies
Ingredients listed on bag to prepare cookies
1 teaspoon ground ginger

For the frosting:

3 ounces cream cheese room temperature
3 tablespoons butter room temperature
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1-2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

In a large bowl, add powdered ginger to cookie mix and prepare the cookies according to the package instructions.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in lemon zest. Slowly incorporate powdered sugar, then whip until light and fluffy. Add additional powered sugar if too thin.
Pipe or spread onto the bottom side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

Keyword christmas, cookies, ginger, lemon

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