Lace lemon cookies are a delightful and delicate treat that combines the flavors of sweet, tangy, and buttery. They are made with a thin batter that is spread out on a cookie sheet and baked until it forms a lace-like pattern. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're enjoying them as a snack, serving them at a party, or giving them as a gift. With their unique texture and delicious flavor, lace lemon cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
LACE LEMON COOKIES
Steps:
- In a large bowl beat together the sugar cookie mix, flour, egg, butter, cream cheese, lemon zest and juice until a stiff dough is formed. Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it into 2 balls. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (At this point the dough can be kept in refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for 2 months.)
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/3-inch thickness. Using the square and round cookies cutters, dipped in flour, cut out an equal number of each shape and transfer them to an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until the edges are golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the cookies from oven and cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough, making sure to cool down the baking sheets between batches.
- To decorate:
- Cut the fondant into 4equal pieces. Lightly dust a clean, dry, flat surface with cornstarch. Working in bathes, roll out each piece to 1/4-inch thickness. Using the round and square cutters cut out enough fondant to equal the number of round and square cookies. Using small flower cutters cut out flower shapes from each piece of fondant. Dampen 1 side of each flower shape with a pastry brush and attach it to the cooled cookies.
LEMON LACE COOKIES
Make and share this Lemon Lace Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PollyB
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 50 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease two baking trays or line with Teflon sheets.
- Combine the flour, salt and nuts in a bowl.
- Place the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter in a heavy-based saucepan, and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the flour mixture, along with the lemon zest and juice.
- Drop 1/2 teaspoonfuls of the batter, about 2 inches apart, onto the baking trays.
- Bake 1 tray at a time for about 8 to 10 minutes, just until they are lightly browned at the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
- Store in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemons provide the best flavor for these cookies. If you only have bottled lemon juice, use half the amount and add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. This also makes the dough easier to handle.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly pale in the center when they are done. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This helps the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
These lace lemon cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their delicate texture and bright lemon flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special cookie recipe, give these lace lemon cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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