Sweet Lemon-Thyme Crisps Recipe

Name: Sweet Lemon-Thyme Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme leaves; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lemon zest; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot; confectioners' sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme leaves
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 large egg
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
confectioners' sugar for dusting

1
Into a bowl sift together flour, baking soda, and salt and stir in thyme.
2
In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter, granulated sugar, and zest until light and fluffy.
3
Add egg, beating until combined well, and beat in lemon juice and gingerroot.
4
Add flour mixture, beating until just combined.
5
Halve dough and on separate sheets of wax paper form each half into a 14- by 1 1/2-inch log, using wax paper as a guide.
6
Freeze logs, wrapped in wax paper and foil, about 20 minutes, or until firm, and up to 3 weeks.
7
If frozen solid, bring logs to cool room temperature for ease of slicing.
8
Preheat oven to 350 F.
9
Cut 1 log diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick ovals and halve each slice diagonally.
10
Arrange cookies about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets and bake in batches in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden, about 12 minutes total.
11
Immediately transfer crisps with a spatula to racks to cool.
12
Make more cookies with remaining log if desired.
13
Dust cookies lightly with confectioners' sugar.

1096

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Sweet Lemon-Thyme Crisps 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.

Sweet Lemon-Thyme Crisps

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