Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with our delectable Lemon and Cumin Cookies. These cookies are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of citrusy freshness and a subtle warmth from cumin. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking for a unique treat, this recipe is sure to impress.
Savor the zesty burst of lemon and the aromatic earthiness of cumin in every bite. Our Lemon and Cumin Cookies are a delightful departure from traditional cookies, offering a unique flavor profile that is both sophisticated and approachable. With their crisp edges and chewy centers, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant tea parties.
In this article, we'll guide you through two irresistible variations of this culinary delight. The Classic Lemon and Cumin Cookies recipe stays true to the original flavor combination, while the Lemon and Cumin Cookies with Pistachios adds an extra layer of texture and nutty flavor. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for home bakers of all skill levels.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a journey of culinary exploration with our Lemon and Cumin Cookies.
PEPPER-CUMIN COOKIES
These cookies combine the banality of white sugar with the intensity of black pepper, the tartness of lemon zest and the pungency of cumin. When served with fruit - fresh, roasted or stewed - they will emphasize the fruit's natural sugariness. But when accompanied by a strong cheese like Roquefort or Stilton, the cookies turn indisputably sweet. Alone, they're a delightful combination of savory-sweet-spicy, reminiscent of a rosemary shortbread.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories cookies and bars, crackers and chips, dessert
Time 25m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, cracked peppercorns and cumin in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and vanilla and pulse until mixture just forms a dough.
- Place the dough on a work surface and shape into 1-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets and flatten each cookie with the palm of your hand. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Remove from the tray and place them on a rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 95, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 44 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON COOKIES FROM SCRATCH
This is a fantastic lemon cookie recipe from scratch, making a batch of delicious, soft cookies with just a few lemons.
Provided by mushdg02
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream sugar, butter, and lemon zest together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Combine eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a cup; mix using a fork until combined. Beat into egg mixture slowly on low speed.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add to egg mixture slowly on low speed until just combined. Do not overbeat; dough will be sticky. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes; it will still be sticky after chilling.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form dough into balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll each in powdered sugar. Place onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Lightly smash each ball down using your hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the middle of each cookie is just barely set, 11 to 12 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 105.6 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
CUMIN COOKIES - JEERA BISCUITS
Sweet and salty cumin cookies, perfect with tea!
Provided by Manali
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
- In a baking tray, take 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds and roast them for 3-4 minutes at 350 F degrees or till you get a nice fragrance from them. Set aside.
- In the steel bowl of your stand mixer or using your hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Add the flour, salt and 3/4 tbsp of cumin seeds to the butter and sugar and mix. Reserve the remaining cumin seeds to sprinkle on top of the cookies.
- Mix at low speed till the mixture looks smooth and comes together in form of a dough. You may add 1-2 tablespoons of milk here if the dough doesn't come together.
- Sprinkle some flour on a flat surface or wooden floor and shape the dough like a flat disc.
- Using a roller, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into different shapes using cookie cutter and sprinkle them with the remaining roasted cumin seeds.
- Place the cookies in a baking tray and bake at 350 F degrees for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, take them out and reduce the temperature to 325 F and bake the cookies again for 5-6 minutes or till light they are golden brown from sides and also from the bottom.
- Place on wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON AND CUMIN COOKIES
Make and share this Lemon and Cumin Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 30 cookies, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sift flour and baking soda together and set aside.
- Beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in egg yolks, lemon zest and cumin.
- Fold in flour mixture to form a soft dough.
- Shape into a 2" cylinder, wrap, and freeze until hard.
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4" slices.
- Place on baking sheet, leaving room to spread.
- Bake until firm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack.
LEMON CRINKLE COOKIES
These cookies are bright with sweet lemony flavor, thanks to plenty of lemon zest, lemon juice and a generous coating of confectioners' sugar. The key to success with these cookies is chilling the dough before rolling it into balls. This helps slow down the spreading, giving the tops a chance to crinkle and crack during baking. Tossing the chilled dough balls in granulated sugar before coating in confectioners' sugar also helps the coating adhere, so the cookies are sweet and crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy inside.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h40m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat 1 cup of the granulated sugar and the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and beat until incorporated. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and food coloring if using and beat until incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture, beating until just combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Put the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in another small bowl. Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, portion the dough and roll into balls. Toss each ball in the granulated sugar, then in the confectioners' sugar, coating it generously and thoroughly. Arrange the balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets (you should have 24 balls). Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Position the oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake until the cookies spread, the tops crack and the edges are firm, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemons will give your cookies the best flavor. If you only have bottled lemon juice, you can use that in a pinch, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to cook as they cool.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. The cookies will keep for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These lemon and cumin cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. The combination of lemon and cumin is unique and flavorful, and the cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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