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 flour, all-purpose; 1 cup cornmeal yellow; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds; 1 cup butter softened; 3/4 cup sugar granulated; 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted; 5 tablespoons lemon juice fresh; 3 teaspoons water (3 to 4); ⅓ cup pistachio nuts shelled, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 cup cornmeal yellow
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1 cup butter softened
3/4 cup sugar granulated
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
5 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
3 teaspoons water (3 to 4)
⅓ cup pistachio nuts shelled, finely chopped

1
Combine flour, cornmeal and cardamom 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 peel and lemon juice until well ble nded.
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 i n plastic wrap and freeze until firm, 1 hour.
8
(Can be made ahead.
9
Cover and f reeze up to 1 month.
10
Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before slicing).
11
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
12
Unwrap and cut each log into 1/4 inch-thick slices.
13
Arrange slices 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
14
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until firm and golden at edges.
15
Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
16
Make Lemon Icing: Whisk confectioners' sugar, lemon juice remaining 1 teaspoon water to thin ici ng if necessary.
17
Spread tops of each cookie with icing; sprinkle with pistachios.
18
Let cookies stand until icing is set, 15 minutes.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 1 cup cornmeal yellow, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds, 1 cup butter softened, 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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