Lemon Sables Recipe

Name: Lemon Sables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup almond meal; ⅔ cup powdered sugar, sifted; 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely grated; 1 pinch salt; 1 ½ cups pastry flour, plus; 2 tablespoons pastry flour (or all purpose); 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

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For Cookie Dough.
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Mix almond meal and powdered sugar in processor to fine powder, about 10 seconds.
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Transfer to bowl of electric mixer.
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Add butter and beat until light.
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Blend in egg, lemon peel and salt.
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Beat in flour all at once until just combined; do not overmix.
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Gather dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
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Divide dough in half;wrap half in plastic and return to refrigerator to prevent drying.
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Roll remainder out on generously floured surface to thickness of 3/16 of an inch.
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(Keep surface and rolling pin well floured to prevent sticking.
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).
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Cut out rounds using floured 2-inch scalloped cutter.
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Gather scraps and reroll additional rounds.
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Set on baking sheets and refrigerate 30 minutes;repeat with other half of dough.
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For Glaze:blend powdered sugar, egg yolk and lemon juice in small bowl.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Lightly brush top of each round with glaze.
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Score design atop each round with fork tines.
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Bake until lightly browned around edges, about 15 minutes.
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Cool completely on rack.
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Store in airtight container.

878

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: ⅔ cup almond meal, ⅔ cup powdered sugar, sifted, 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Lemon Sables 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.

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Lemon Sables

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Variations & substitutions

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