Orange Ginger Cookies with Crystallized Ginger
Delightful gluten-free cookies bursting with the vibrant flavors of orange and the warm spice of ginger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 portion (370g) Basic Cookie Dough Recipe
- 3 ounces (85g) crystallized ginger (finely diced)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 tablespoons white coarse sanding sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your Basic Cookie Dough Recipe as directed.
- Fold in the finely diced crystallized ginger, ensuring it’s well distributed throughout the dough.
- Add the fresh orange zest, mixing thoroughly to infuse the citrus flavor evenly.
- Form the dough into a log shape, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough log into even rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with white coarse sanding sugar for a delightful finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free to avoid any risk of hidden gluten.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/orange-ginger-cookies/