Italian Lemon Cookies Recipe

Name: Italian Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening (if desired, use butter in place of half or all the shortening); 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp sour cream; 2 1/4 tsp lemon extract; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 1/2 tsp baking powder; Icing; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2-3 Tbsp warm milk; 1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening (if desired, use butter in place of half or all the shortening)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp sour cream
2 1/4 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 lemon
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 1/2 tsp baking powder
Icing
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2-3 Tbsp warm milk
1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Beat together shortening and sugar in medium bowl until light. Add eggs, sour cream, lemon extract, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; beat until combined, scraping down sides of bowl. Combine flour and baking powder; add to mixture in bowl and beat just until moistened.
3
Shape dough into small balls, using about 1 level Tbsp for each. Arrange about 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Do not over bake. Remove from pans and cool.
4
Combine confectioners' sugar and milk in small bowl; whip lightly with spoon until smooth and slightly thick. Add lemon juice if desired; stir briskly until well-combined. Dip tops of cookies into icing; decorate with sprinkles if desired. Let set until icing is dry to the touch. Store in closed container.

1149

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening (if desired, use butter in place of half or all the shortening), 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 4 eggs, 1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp sour cream, and more.

Yes, Italian Lemon Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Lemon Cookies

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