When life gives you lemons, make easy lemon shorties! These delicious and refreshing treats are the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day or to enjoy as a sweet snack anytime. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can whip up a batch of these delightful cookies that are sure to please everyone.
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CREAMY LEMON SQUARES
The creamy lemon squares of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunny, puckery filling for the buttery shortbread crust in this dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
- Make crust: Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add flour, and mix on low just until combined. Press dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of prepared pan; prick all over with a fork. Bake until lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk together yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over hot crust in pan; return to oven, and bake until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
- Refrigerate until filling is firm, about 2 hours or up to 3 days. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 squares, and dust with confectioners sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 4 g
BEST LEMON SQUARES
I'd lost my family recipe for lemon squares and spent a lot of time trying new ones that would measure up. None did, but thankfully I recently found the recipe again. Best lemon squares out there.
Provided by beth
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
- Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
- Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 162.9 mg, Sugar 39.4 g
EASY LEMON PIE
A short and easy recipe for lemon icebox pie.
Provided by Nancy D.
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Lemon Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Prick pie shell with a fork and bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool.
- In a medium mixing bowl blend egg yolks and condensed milk. Stir in lemon juice. Heat this mixture in a double boiler, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens. Pour into piecrust and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 27.7 g
EASY LEMON SHORTIES
Another cookie recipe for my "to try" list from Canadian Living Muffins and Cookies. *Preparation time includes 30 minutes refrigeration time
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Dessert
Time 57m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a large bowl, cream butter and beat in sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in lemon rind.
- Gradually stir in flour until blended.
- Shape dough into 2 equal discs, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until chilled.
- Preheat oven to 300F.
- Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Using a 2 inch floured cutter, cut out cookies and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in 300F oven for 17 to 30 minutes until lightly browned on bottom.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on racks.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemons will give your Lemon Shorties a brighter, more flavorful taste.
- Grate the lemon zest finely: This will help release the lemon's oils and give your Lemon Shorties a more intense flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter, more tender cookie.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the mixture from curdling.
- Stir in the flour and baking powder gradually: This will help prevent the mixture from becoming too tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Lemon Shorties are a classic and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are light, fluffy, and have a bright, lemony flavor. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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