Soft Ginger-Lemon Cookies with Lemon Glaze

These cookies are fuss free deliciousness. I am in love with all things ginger and cookies and treats are no exception. There are those who crave things sweet and sugary, those who crave things salty or spicy and then there are people like me who like all things sour, zingy, tart and tangy. I also, equally love anything hot and spicy and seriously considered putting a pinch of cayenne in these.  ;) 

Alas, they are just perfect the way they are and I am in love with the super tangy lemon glaze! My mouth is watering in anticipation of a fourth second Lemony, ginger cookie.

recipe from Taste of Home

TIME  25 MINUTES      YIELDS 2 DOZEN

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar


1 egg


3 tablespoons sour cream


1/2 teaspoon lemon extract ( I used 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice)


1/2 teaspoon 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


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 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets (I used a sheet of parchment paper on my cookie sheet). Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen.




For the lemon glaze (not from Taste of Home)


1 cup confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
lemon zest


Using an electric mixer on high speed, combine sugar and juice till smooth. Top with a bit of lemon zest.