Best 4 Lemon Icebox Cookies Recipes

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Lemon icebox cookies are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. This article will provide you with the best recipe for lemon icebox cookies, as well as tips and tricks to make them perfect every time. You will learn how to choose the right lemons, how to cream the butter and sugar together, and how to fold in the dry ingredients. With a few simple tips, you can create delicious lemon icebox cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.

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

LEMON ICEBOX COOKIES



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These delicious lemon cookies provide a wonderful addition to your dessert table.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h15m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and lemon juice. On low speed, beat in flour mixture just until blended.
  • Divide dough into 3 equal portions. On waxed paper, roll each portion into 12-inch log. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate 8 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-inch slices. On cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely. Garnish with additional grated lemon peel, if desired. Store cooled cookies tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg

LEMON ICEBOX COOKIES



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This recipe is really an old fashioned kind of cookie. It's really easy to prepare and you can even freeze the dough for a month or two before baking. The cookies also freeze well after baking. I usually sub Splenda sugar and brown sugar for the regular and they come out a little on the dry side but still very good. I used the zest of a whole lemon and the juice from a big lemon -- nice and lemony. You can add in chopped nuts, coconut, poppy seeds, etc., when mixing the dough. Perfect for summer or for a Christmas cookie tray.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Beat butter and both sugars with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
  • Add grated peel and lemon juice and bleat until well blended.
  • Add flour, baking soda and salt to butter mixture, beating until just blended.
  • Divide into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece, on wax or parchment paper, into a 12 inch log.
  • Wrap and chill for 8 hours. I usually make up the night before I want to bake them.
  • Cut each log into 1/2 inch slices and place on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350º for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Store in an airtight container or freeze.

LEMON ICEBOX COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Nutmeg

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • 1. In a food processor, pulse flour, confectioners' sugar, salt, and lemon zest until combined. Add butter and process until sandy. Add egg yolks and lemon juice; pulse until dough comes together. Divide dough in half and form each into a 1 1/2-inch-wide log. Wrap in plastic and freeze until firm, about 2 hours (or up to 1 month). 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Spread granulated sugar on a piece of parchment; roll logs over sugar to coat. Slice logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange, 1 inch apart, on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies are golden brown around edges, about 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. (To store, cover and keep at room temperature, up to 5 days.)

LEMON ICEBOX COOKIES



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We just tried this recipe this year for the first time and it was probably the biggest hit of the cookie tray.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 -4 teaspoons water
1/3 cup shelled pistachios or 1/3 cup shelled natural almonds, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine flour, and cornmeal in medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg yolks, lemon juice and lemon peel until well blended.
  • With mixer at low speed, beat in dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Shape each half into a 10-inch log.
  • Wrap each log in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, 1 hour.
  • (Can be made ahead. Cover and freeze up to 1 month. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before slicing).
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Unwrap and cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange slices 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until firm and golden at edges.
  • Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Make Lemon Icing: Whisk confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and 3 teaspoons water until smooth and spreadable, adding remaining 1 teaspoon water to thin icing if necessary.
  • Spread tops of each cookie with icing; sprinkle with pistachios.
  • Let cookies stand until icing is set, 15 minutes.

Tips:

- Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture. Organic, unbleached flour, and real butter will make a big difference. - Make sure your butter is softened properly. If it's too cold, it will be difficult to cream together with the sugar. If it's too warm, it will make the cookies greasy. - Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the mixture, which will make the cookies light and airy. - Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. - Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that they bake evenly. - Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming too soft or crumbly.

Conclusion:

Lemon icebox cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. With a little bit of planning, you can have delicious lemon icebox cookies ready to enjoy in no time.

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