LEMON CUTOUTS
My grandmother passed away when I was 5 years old, so I treasure this recipe of hers. Grated lemon peel adds a refreshing flavor that makes these cookies stand out from other butter cookies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and lemon zest; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugars. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Shaik Saleem
[email protected]These cookies sound delicious! I love lemon desserts.
Subash gc11
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies seem easy enough to make. I might give them a try.
Akudo Delight
[email protected]These cookies look so delicious! I can't wait to try them.
Omokhafe Silas
[email protected]I'm going to try making these cookies with different citrus fruits, like oranges or limes.
LunalaEU
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover lemons.
Faran Astifan
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are delicious and so easy to make.
Yin Yin Htay
[email protected]These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day!
Sajjdul Islam
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dry. I'm going to try again soon.
AMADU KABBA
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.
Mojir Islam
[email protected]I love the lemon flavor in these cookies. It's so refreshing and summery.
Woliar M0lla
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Hamza Ameen
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to cut out cleanly. I think I need to chill the dough for longer next time.
Basharat Hashmi
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the sugar next time.
Faiza Imran
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
samir kana
[email protected]These lemon cutouts are the perfect summer cookie. They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just enough to make them special.
prodip razak
[email protected]I love how these cookies turned out! They're so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is amazing.
Hilda Chacon
[email protected]These lemon cutouts were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was just right – not too tart and not too sweet.