LEMON SNOWFLAKE COOKIES
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
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
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Ernesto Turrubiates
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Sileytivai Ali
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Hammad Bhachar
[email protected]These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the lemon flavor was barely there.
Jess
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.
Shalom Nosi
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Bikash Sahani
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SB Siam
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The lemon flavor is subtle but present, and the cookies are perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making these again.
Sayomarie Rivera
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the snowflake shape is so festive.
Birdie_animations
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor.
M Nawaz
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so light and airy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The lemon flavor really shines through.
Stacy Bowman
[email protected]These cookies were a delightful surprise! They were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The lemon flavor is perfect - not too tart, not too sweet. I also love the snowflake shape - it makes them extra special.