Each Bachelor night we do a theme based upon something in the show. Last week was a mix between Vegas and ethnic (due to the lack of ethnic diversity this season). Therefore I decided to make up a batch of cookies that would be a bit out of the usual variety and this is what I came up with. They have passed the both Bachelor night and workplace approval in their taste, though the ginger ends up a stronger note with the lime being an undertone in the palate.
Cocoa Ginger Lime Cookies
2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ginger
dash of cloves
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup lime
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, ginger & cocoa. Set aside. In a larger bowl mix margarine, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and lime.
Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir until combined.
Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.
Estimated 34 cookies @ 95 calories each.