Loaded with old-fashioned flavor, this yummy cookie is hard to beat. You’ll love munching a few with coffee, tea or a glass of cold milk.—Sharon Bretz, Havre de Grace, Maryland

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen.

Soft Lemon-Ginger Cookies published in Reminisce Extra October 2005