Ginger-Lemon Delights

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup mild-flavor (light) molasses
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 egg
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

Preparation

Step 1

1
Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie ingredients until very soft dough forms (dough will be sticky).

2
On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough with 1 tablespoon-size cookie scoop or by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.

3
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

4
In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth. Spread glaze on cookies. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger.