Description
Delightful cookies combining zesty oranges and warm crystallized ginger, perfect for holiday sharing.
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
- Make the Dough Log: Break the cookie dough into pieces and place them in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes to soften slightly for easier mixing.
- Add Flavor: Gently mix in the finely diced crystallized ginger and orange zest into the dough. Make sure to work them evenly in without overhandling to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape the Log: Form the dough into a smooth log, about 7 inches long and 2 inches wide.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 180 minutes.
- Preheat and Prepare: Once the dough has chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the Cookies: Unwrap the log and slice into rounds, about ⅜-inch thick.
- Add Sugar: Roll the edges of each cookie slice in the coarse sanding sugar for a delightful crunch and sparkle.
- Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 350°F until the edges look set and the centers are lightly golden, about 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once they’re cooled, serve them on a beautiful platter or store them in a cool, dry place.
Notes
Make the dough ahead and chill up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg