Best 2 Lemon Butter Spritz Recipes

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Lemon Butter Spritz cookies are a delightful treat that combines the bright, citrusy flavor of lemon with the richness of butter. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a bake sale, or a simple afternoon snack. With their delicate crumb and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON-BUTTER SPRITZ COOKIES



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This recipe makes a lot of terrific cookies! It's great for Christmas when all the kids and grandkids visit. They can help decorate the cookies-not to mention help eat them! -Paula Pelis, Rocky Point, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON BUTTER SPRITZ



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Field editor Iola Egle of Bella Vista, Arkansas is a veteran baker who counts this lemony spritz variation among her best-loved recipes. Her cookies are dressed up for the holidays with a pretty drizzle of chocolate.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice and zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Using a cookie press fitted with a bar disk, form dough into long strips on ungreased baking sheets. Cut each strip into 2-1/4-in. pieces (do not separate pieces). , Bake 5-7 minutes or until set (do not brown). Cut into pieces again if necessary. Remove to wire racks to cool., For glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lemons: Use fresh, unwaxed lemons for the best flavor. Meyer lemons are a great option, as they are sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons.
  • Zest the lemons finely: This will help the lemon flavor to be evenly distributed throughout the cookies.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This will help the cookies to be light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the cookies from curdling.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just set: The centers of the cookies should still be slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack: This will help them to set and prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

Lemon butter spritz cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their bright lemon flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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