Orange-Ginger Cookies #CreativeCookieExchange

Ginger is a herb, which has lots of qualities.... In my household, intake of  ginger increases in winter... One of the main reason behind it is, when taken hot it reduces the inflammation inside the chest.... and hence helps the thick mucus on chest to thin-out... I personally, prefer to take ginger in my morning tea, every single day in winter, and it helps me maintain my distance from cough and cold....

My only problem, how to fit ginger in my little one's diet... Well, using ginger in stew, has worked out so far... But, then I was looking for some other ways as well... So, then I came across this brilliant idea of making Ginger Cookies.... Now, I wanted to make it much more healthier...

Orange, is one of the fruit, which contains lots of Vitamin- A and C... I just love the citrus taste of Orange in Orange Cake...  So, here comes my version of Orange Ginger Cookies.... Idea of Orange Ginger Cookies, is a collective idea from a Your Home Based Mom- Ginger Cookies and my version of Orange Cake....




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Ingredients -

  1. All Purpose flour (Maida)- 2 cups
  2. Baking Powder - 1/2 tsp
  3. Salt - 3/4 tsp
  4. Unsalted butter - 1 1/2 sticks (softened) 
  5. Sugar - 1 cup
  6. Ginger - 1/2 cup ( Grated)
  7. Egg - 1
  8. Orange zest - 2 tbsp
  9. Orange Juice - 1/2 orange (freshly sqeezed)
Directions - 
  • Mix Flour with baking powder and salt.

  • In another bowl, mix butter and sugar together, until light and fluffy.


  • Add grated ginger, and mix well.
  • Break egg in another container, beat until fluffy, mix in with the liquid mixture...
  • Add orange zest and Orange Juice, mix.

  • Wrap the dough, in parchment paper, and store in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  • Heat the oven at 375 degrees.

  • Divide the dough in equal 4 parts.

  • Roll 1 part, in 1/4 inch thick..
  • With the cookie cutter, cut the shape you desire..

  • Grab the scrap, and again roll the dough, and repeat the process.
  • Now, line the cookies in a baking tray at 1 inch apart...
  • Place the tray in oven for 12 minutes...
  • After removing from oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes, before transferring it to the wire rack..
  • Can be enjoyed like this, or can be glazed by white sugar, or can be drizzles by chocolate...

Few of the things, I would like to recommend for this whole baking process are -
     

Comments

Holly @ abakershouse.com said…
Perfect-- orange, ginger and chocolate all in one sweet package. I really like your cookies!
November 18, 2014 at 12:34 PM
The Ninja Baker said…
Brilliant way to introduce ginger to your child. Orange and ginger are indeed great playmates. Thank you for the recipe =)
November 18, 2014 at 1:08 PM
Renee said…
Nice cookies and even nicer with that chocolate drizzle on them.
November 18, 2014 at 1:14 PM
greenthumb said…
Love that you used fresh ginger, your cookies look great.
November 18, 2014 at 1:58 PM
Ansh said…
Nicely done!! They look really yummy.1
November 18, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Laura said…
Love the orange with the ginger! These look lovely!
November 18, 2014 at 4:42 PM
Unknown said…
Ginger and orange are a perfect pairing! These look super yummy!
November 18, 2014 at 5:30 PM
Karen said…
Very nice! I love the flavor combination! That chocolate on top is such a nice touch.
November 18, 2014 at 8:21 PM
Stacy said…
Citrus and ginger is another classic combination! I'm sure your little one loves them because I know I would.
November 19, 2014 at 4:36 AM
Hezzi-D said…
Love the orange with the ginger and the chocolate drizzle!
November 19, 2014 at 4:13 PM
Sarah R said…
So unique! Love it :-)
November 20, 2014 at 3:49 AM
Shilpi Prasad said…
Thanx Everyone, for taking out time and visiting my blog. Loved all the comments.
November 24, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas said…
Lovely flavour combinations, the look great!
December 8, 2014 at 12:21 PM
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