Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Soft Lemon-Ginger Cookies

J.C. Taggart

J.C. Taggart

Published January 1, 1970 12:00 am
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Soft Lemon-Ginger Cookies — A great-tasting comfort food!

Soft Lemon-Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

~Preheat oven to 350°.

~In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and extracts.

~Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ginger, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

~Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2″ apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

~Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

~Makes two dozen.

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