Lime-Ginger Cookies

Looking for drop cookies using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix? Then check out this lime-ginger cookie recipe.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

1:10

Hr:Mins

Makes

pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

egg

tablespoon grated lime peel

3/4

teaspoon ground ginger

1/4

cup sugar

1/2

cup white vanilla baking chips

1/2

teaspoon vegetable oil

Shredded lime peel, if desired

Heat oven to 375°F.
In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, lime peel and 1/2 teaspoon of the ginger until soft dough forms.
In small bowl, mix sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls. Roll balls in sugar mixture. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until edges begin to brown and center is set. Cool 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Place baking chips and oil in small resealable freezer plastic bag. Microwave on High for 45 to 60 seconds, turning bag over after 25 seconds. Squeeze bag until chips are melted and smooth. Cut small tip off one corner of bag, and drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with shredded lime peel. Let stand until set, about 10 minutes.

Makes 36 cookies

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Consumer comments:

"This was a collaborative effort with my children. They sampled lots of cookies and added their ideas which helped create the final cookie." Brenda Wright

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Cookie)

Calories 100

(Calories from Fat 45),

Total Fat 5g

(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,
Trans Fat 1/2g),

Cholesterol 15mg;
Sodium 65mg;
Total Carbohydrate 14g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 9g),

Protein 1g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

0 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Lime-Ginger Cookies

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens