Fragrant Lemon Butter Wafers Recipe

Name: Fragrant Lemon Butter Wafers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup unsalted butter, plus; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, sofened; ⅔ cup sugar; 1 ¼ teaspoons grated lemons, zest of; 1 ¼ teaspoons tangerine zest or 1 ¼ teaspoons clementine zest or 1 ¼ teaspoons tangelo zest; 1 egg; 1 ½ tablespoons tangerine juice or 1 ½ tablespoons clementine juice or 1 ½ tablespoons tangelo juice; 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

⅓ cup unsalted butter, plus
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, sofened
⅔ cup sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons grated lemons, zest of
1 ¼ teaspoons tangerine zest or 1 ¼ teaspoons clementine zest or 1 ¼ teaspoons tangelo zest
1 egg
1 ½ tablespoons tangerine juice or 1 ½ tablespoons clementine juice or 1 ½ tablespoons tangelo juice
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "Using an electric mixer, beat together 1/3 cup of the butter, the sugar, lemon and tangerine zests at high speed, until the mixture is pale yellow and fluffly.", "Beat in the egg, lemon, tangerine juices, vanilla extract, flour and salt until just combined.", "Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets witha little of the remaining butter.", "Drop 1/2 tsps of batter onto the sheets 3 inches apart.", "Using the back of a spoon, spread the batter out into 2"" rounds.", "Bake 9 to 10 minutes on the idde and lower racks until golden and the edges are just beginning to brown; switch the sheets halfway through to ensure even baking.", "Using a thin metal spatula, carefully transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool.", "Wipe off the sheets; repeat with remaining batter and butter until done.", "When the cookies are completely cool, pack in tins."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup unsalted butter, plus, 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, sofened, ⅔ cup sugar, 1 ¼ teaspoons grated lemons, zest of, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Lemon Butter Wafers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fragrant Lemon Butter Wafers

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