Lemon Icebox Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Icebox Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of; LEMON ICING; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3 -4 teaspoons water; Topping; 1/3 cup shelled pistachios or 1/3 cup shelled natural almonds, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
LEMON ICING
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 -4 teaspoons water
Topping
1/3 cup shelled pistachios or 1/3 cup shelled natural almonds, finely chopped

1
Combine flour, and cornmeal in medium bowl.
2
Beat butter and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in egg yolks, lemon juice and lemon peel until well blended.
4
With mixer at low speed, beat in dry ingredients just until combined.
5
Divide dough in half.
6
Shape each half into a 10-inch log.
7
Wrap each log in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, 1 hour.
8
(Can be made ahead. Cover and freeze up to 1 month. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before slicing).
9
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
10
Unwrap and cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
11
Arrange slices 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
12
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until firm and golden at edges.
13
Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
14
Make Lemon Icing: Whisk confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and 3 teaspoons water until smooth and spreadable, adding remaining 1 teaspoon water to thin icing if necessary.
15
Spread tops of each cookie with icing; sprinkle with pistachios.
16
Let cookies stand until icing is set, 15 minutes.

1201

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Icebox 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 Icebox Cookies

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