Ginger & Lemon Cookies

Ingredients

• ¾ cup plus 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
• 2 Tbs. finely chopped crystallized ginger
• ½ tsp. finely grated lemon zest
• ¼ tsp. table salt
• 3 Tbs. finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 large egg yolks
• ½ lb. (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 1 lightly beaten egg white
  • 11-¼ oz. (2-½ cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Line three large cookie sheets with parchment or nonstick baking liners. In a large bowl, combine the butter, 3/4 cup of the sugar, the grated ginger, lemon zest, and salt. Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat the...

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