Lemon Nut Star Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Nut Star Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoons half-and-half cream; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup ground almonds; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Red and blue food coloring

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Red and blue food coloring

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, cream and lemon zest.
2
Combine the flour, almonds, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Divide into three bowls. Tint one portion red and one portion blue; leave the third portion white. Spread over cookies; let stand overnight for glaze to harden.

1664

kcal

Calories

Fat

267

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon Nut Star 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 Nut Star Cookies

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