Description
A delightful Italian lemon cookies recipe that combines zesty citrus flavors with a soft, delicate texture.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Mixing:
1. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
2. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
Dough Formation:
1. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
2. Roll dough into small balls and place on the baking sheet.
Baking:
1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
2. Cool on a wire rack and drizzle with lemon glaze if desired.
Notes
For a more intense lemon flavor, use fresh lemon zest and juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Italian lemon cookies, biscotti al limone, lemon dessert