Lemon and Ginger Cookies

Lemon and Ginger Cookies 

Ingredients: 

3 C. All purpose flour 

2 tsp. Baking powder 

1 Tbsp. Dry ginger 

1/2 C. Butter, softened 

1 C. Granulated sugar 

Juice and zest of 2 Lemons 

2 Eggs 

1/2 C. Red River cereal 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit 

2. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper 

3. In a large mixing bowl break down butter into small pieces and cream butter and sugar together to make a thick paste 

4. Add eggs to butter/sugar mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and creamy

5. Stir in Red River Cereal and blend all ingredients well 

6. Juice and zest 2 lemons with a reamer. Add juice and zest to cookie dough and mix all ingredients well. 

7. Add dry ingredients to cookie dough and enough to make a smooth dough that can be refrigerated for 20 minutes and then put on a floured surface to roll out and cut small rounds with a cookie cutter or lid and place on parchment paper 2 inches apart 

8. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned on top 

9. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool completely

Servings:  42 cookies