This easy-to-prepare cookie was inspired by the penny-candy-store lemon drop. The candied lemon peel, available at specialty-food stores, adds a lemony crunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with Silpat baking mats or parchment paper, and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and 1 cup sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl twice. Add egg; mix on high speed until combined. Add lemon zest, and beat to combine.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture, and mix on low speed until combined, about 20 seconds. Add candy, and mix to combine. Transfer dough to a sheet of plastic wrap, and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Pour remaining 1/2 cup sugar into a large bowl. Shape the dough into 1/2-inch balls. Drop each ball into sugar, and roll, coating completely; use sugar to keep dough from sticking to hands.
- Working in batches, place sugared balls on prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Gently press balls, flattening to a 1/4-inch thickness. Transfer remaining dough to refrigerator.
- Bake cookies just until golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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christina ofentse
[email protected]I made these wafers for my gluten-free friend and she loved them! She said they were the best gluten-free cookies she's ever had.
Songs Dance Prank
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts in this recipe with pecans. They turned out great!
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[email protected]These wafers are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Daniel Frasheri
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my wafers didn't turn out as crispy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Pius Esiere
[email protected]These wafers are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Alvaro Campos
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these wafers are an exception. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Balwinder Sandhu
[email protected]These wafers are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
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[email protected]I've made these wafers several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile - you can fill them with anything from fruit to whipped cream to ice cream.
Babatunde From Africa
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Asad jutt Rahmat ullah
[email protected]These wafers are so good! I love the lemon flavor. They're the perfect snack or dessert.
Alexandrina “Allie” Phénix
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the wafers turned out great! They're crispy and flavorful. I can't wait to try them with different fillings.
Qadar Xusen
[email protected]These lemon drop wafers are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. They're also really easy to make. I highly recommend them!
mathias Adjaklui
[email protected]I made these wafers for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Tofayel Ahammed
[email protected]These lemon drop wafers were a delightful treat! They were easy to make and tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again.