Lemon Delight Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Delight Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons lemon peel; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch nutmeg; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 pinch nutmeg
powdered sugar

1
Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar, and beat until well blended. Add egg, lemon juice, vanilla extract and lemon peel until blended.
2
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the butter mixture at low speed, blending well after each addition.
3
Shape dough into 2 logs about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in deameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap adn refrigerate 2 - 3 hours. They can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for a later time.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spray with cooking oil.
5
Slice the cookies 1/2 inch thick, coat them with powdered sugar and place them 1-inch apart on the cookie sheet.
6
Bake about 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store them in an airtight container. If you have a sweet tooth, you can also dip the cookies again in powdered sugar before serving them.

657

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon Delight 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.

Lemon Delight Cookies

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