Best 2 Lemon Snowflake Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors presented by Lemon Snowflake Cookies, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its delicate texture and refreshing citrusy essence. These cookies, adorned with a mesmerizing snowflake design, hold a promise of a delightful journey into the world of sweet indulgence. As you embark on this culinary adventure, discover a collection of recipes that cater to your dietary preferences, including gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan variations. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of zesty lemon and buttery goodness. Let the aroma of freshly baked cookies fill your kitchen as you create these delectable treats, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring as a delightful midday snack.

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LEMON SNOWFLAKE COOKIES



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These whisper crisp cookies are delicious. By using a cut glass bottomed tumbler instead of a plain one to press the cookies down you get a simple, elegant snowflake imprint in the cookie tops. In keeping with the snowflake theme you can dust the tops of the finished cookies with a little icing sugar and edible snow coloured glitter.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 45-50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened
1/3 cup flavourless canola oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for shaping the cookies
1/2 cup icing sugar, plus
3 tablespoons icing sugar, for garnish
1 large egg
1 large lemon, zest of, finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
34 teaspoons lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
white edible glitter (or clear) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease several baking sheets with nonstick spray.
  • Stir together the flour, soda, tartar and salt.
  • Cream together the butter, oil and sugar until well blended. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes until lightened in colour.
  • Add the egg, lemon zest, juice and extracts. Blend well.
  • Beat in the dry ingredients one half at a time until evenly incorporated. Dough will be soft, but let stand for 5 minutes or so to firm up slightly for easier handling.
  • Put 2 Tbsp of granulated sugar into a saucer. Lightly oil the etched bottom of the glass tumbler (or salt shaker, small bowl or vase) making sure to coat all the grooves.
  • With lightly greased hands form small portions of dough into 3/4-inch balls.
  • Dip the top of each ball into the granulated sugar and place on the cookie sheets, sugar sides up, about 2 1/2-inches apart. Press down on cookie tops until design is imprinted and cookies are flattened to about 2-inches in diameter. (You may need to wipe sugar off glass peridically and re-oil)Garnish cookie tops with edible glitter if using.
  • Bake one sheet at a time in the upper third of the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are barely firm in the centers and faintly tinged with colour at the edges. Remove from oven, wait 2 or 3 minutes, then remove from cookie sheet to wire racks to finish cooling.
  • Lightly dust tops with a little icing sugar to finish off. Let cool completely.
  • Will keep in airtight storage at room temperature for up to 10 days or can freeze for up to a month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.2, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 22.6, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 0.7

LEMON SNOWFLAKE COOKIES



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Easy and very lemony!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix with pudding
1 egg
2 ¼ cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the cake mix, egg and whipped topping together. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended (batter will be sticky).
  • Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the confectioners' sugar and roll to coat. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Tips:

  • Make sure your butter is cold and cut into small pieces before creaming it with the sugar. This will help create a light and fluffy dough.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a sharp knife or cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. This will help prevent the edges from becoming ragged.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Lemon snowflake cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways, making them a great option for bakers of all skill levels. With their bright lemon flavor and delicate snowflake design, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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