In the realm of delectable treats, lemony crisp cookies stand as a testament to the perfect balance between tangy zest and buttery indulgence. These delightful morsels, often adorned with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, offer a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. From classic recipes passed down through generations to modern variations that add a touch of culinary flair, the world of lemony crisp cookies is an adventure waiting to be explored. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will lead you on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect lemony crisp cookie.
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CRISP LEMON COOKIES
These light, citrus cookies are a nice change of pace from typical Christmas cookies. Melted vanilla chips drizzled over the top is the fantastic finishing touch. -Darlene Dixon, Hanover, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 4.5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat the bottom of a glass with cooking spray; dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with glass, redipping in sugar as needed., Bake until edges are lightly browned, 11-13 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with melted vanilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
LEMON CRISP COOKIES
These quick-to-fix treats are a snap to make using a boxed cake mix. The sunny yellow color, big lemon flavor and delightful crunch are sure to bring smiles. -Julia Livingston, Frostproof, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (dough will be crumbly). Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRISP LEMON COOKIES
Lemon lovers, rejoice -- these crisp, delicate cookies are made with lots of juice and zest for a delightful tang; poppy seeds add crunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 30
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring lemon juice to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced by half. Add 1 stick butter; stir until melted.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream remaining stick butter and 1 cup sugar on medium speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix in egg and lemonbutter. Mix until pale, about 3 minutes. Mix in vanilla and 2 teaspoons zest. Mix in flour mixture and poppy seeds.
- Stir together remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons zest. Roll spoonfuls of dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; roll them in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Press each with the flat end of a glass dipped in sugar mixture until 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with seeds.
- Bake until just browned around bottom edges, 10 to 11 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; let cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
LEMON CHEWY CRISPS
Great fresh lemon taste in a chewy little cookie with a nice crisp brown edge. If you don't have the almonds, you can substitute 1/4 cup additional sugar instead.
Provided by Jennifer Lipka
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients except flour until well blended.
- On low speed, beat in flour just until blended.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar or almonds.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. HINT: These cookies will have a nicely browned edge if baked on a regular thin cookie sheet rather than a thick or insulated one.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 53.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
LEMON CRISPS
Categories Cookies Mixer Citrus Egg Dessert Bake Christmas Lemon Winter Chill Healthy Self Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 40 crisps
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Grate zest from 1 lemon directly over another mixing bowl. Squeeze 3 tablespoons lemon juice into a third bowl; set aside. Add butter to lemon zest and beat with an electric mixer on medium until combined. Add sugar a little at a time; beat 1 minute. Add yolk (cover egg white with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use) and half the flour mixture; beat on low until just combined. Add lemon juice, vanilla and remaining flour mixture. Beat until just combined. Form dough into a log about 8 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Cover tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 3 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut dough into 40 thin rounds and place on baking sheets. Whisk egg white with 1/4 teaspoon water; brush on top of cookies. Dust each with a bit of sugar. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden. (If baking both sheets of cookies at the same time, alternate positions halfway through.) Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
LEMON CRISP COOKIES
Make and share this Lemon Crisp Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cookalot 2
Categories Dessert
Time 38m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Beat in lemon rind and juice,.
- Combine flour salt, baking soda, and ginger.
- add to creamed mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate until firm.
- Shape dough into cylinder 1 3/4 inch in diameter.
- Wrap in plastic and chill until very firm or freeze.
- Cut into very thin 1/8" or less.
- Place on greased baking sheets.
- If desired sprinkle with topping.
- Bake 375 for 6-8 min until very lightly browned.
- Let cool for 5 min before removing from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.2, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 42, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.5
LEMON CRISP COOKIES
I received this cookie in a cookie swap this year. These were my favorites of the bunch! I haven't tried these yet, but I think that I will refrigerate the dough and make them into balls. Just to get a more "perfect" looking cookie.
Provided by graciethebaker
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h5m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, lemon zest, juice, vanilla and beat again.
- In Separate bowl, Sift together Baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
- Add dry ingredients to wet in two batches, until just blended.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Sprinkle with colored sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute then move to a cooling rack.
CRISP LEMON THIN COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add the lemon juice and lemon extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add the salt, baking soda, and flour. Mix until incorporated.
- Use a .75 oz scoop (my larger of the cookie scoops - black handle) or tablespoon to scoop the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets. Leaving 2" between the cookies. They will spread as they bake. Make sure to leave enough room.
- Bake until the edges are golden brown and the middle of the cookies are set. About 8-10 minutes
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
- Store at room temperature in a covered container.
QUICK LEMON CRISPS
This recipe was given to me years ago while visiting an aunt in Iowa. It is so easy that even my sister who can't bake to save her life, got them to turn out.
Provided by v monte
Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes American Cookie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Sift flour with baking soda and salt. Cream shortening, and then add sugar and pudding mix. Cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix well; then add flour mixture. Mix until well-blended. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 52.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- For a crispier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- To make sure the cookies are evenly browned, rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.
- If you don't have a lemon zester, you can use a fine grater to remove the zest from the lemon.
- You can also use other citrus fruits, such as limes or oranges, to make these cookies.
- If you want a sweeter cookie, you can add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the dough.
Conclusion:
These lemony crisp cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their bright citrus flavor and crispy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these lemony crisp cookies a try!
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