Best 2 Swedish Lemon Angels Recipes

Swedish lemon angels are light, airy, melt-in-your mouth lemon-flavored cookies that will leave you wanting more with each bite. Made with simple ingredients and baked until golden brown, these cookies are a classic staple for any cookie lover. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat to share with friends and family or a delicious dessert to enjoy on your own, Swedish lemon angels are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SWEDISH LEMON ANGELS

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*NOTE: WARNING!!!!!!! THIS IS A "GAG" RECIPE, WHICH WILL ACTUALLY FOAM ALL OVER THE PLACE AND NOT MAKE LEMON ANGELS AT ALL. PENN AND TELLER INTENDED IT TO BE A RECIPE THAT IS USED TO PLAY A JOKE ON SOMEONE. THIS IS NOT A REAL RECIPE!!!

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Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/4 cup milk mixed with 1/4 cup vinegar)
5 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup lemon juice
1 1/4 cups sugar
7/8 cup all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

In a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, beat the egg until foamy. Add buttermilk and vanilla and blend well. Add the baking soda, one teaspoonful at a time, sprinkling it in and beating until the mixture is smooth and the consistency of light cream. Add the lemon juice all at once and blend into the mixture. Stir, do not beat (you want it creamy but without a lot of air). The mixture will congeal into a pasty lump. Scoop it out of the bowl using a spatula and spread it on a floured surface. Sift the flour and 3/4 cup sugar together and use the fingertips to work it into the egg-lemon mixture. With a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out 1/32 inches thick, and with the tip of a sharp knife, cut the 'angel' shapes and twist up the edges to form a shell-like curve about 3/8 inch high. Sprinkle on the remainder of the sugar. Brush each angel with melted butter. Place angels one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until golden.

SWEDISH LEMON ANGELS

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Categories Cookies Citrus Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
5 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 T. butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES 1. In a small bowl beat the egg until foamy. 2. Add the milk and vanilla and blend well. 3. Add the baking soda, one teaspoonful at a time, sprinkling it in and beating until the mixture is smooth and the consistency of light cream. 4. Add the lemon juice all at once and blend into the mixture. Stir, but do not beat (you want it creamy, but without a lot of air). 5. The mixture will congeal into a pasty lump. Scoop it out of the bowl with a spatula and spread it on a floured surface. 6. Sift the flour and 3/4 cup of the sugar together and use the fingertips to work it into the egg- lemon mixture. 7. With a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out 1/32' thick and with the tip of a sharp knife, cut out 'angel' shapes and twist the edges up to form a shell-like curve about 3/8" high. Sprinkle on the remainder of the sugar. 8. Brush each 'angel' with melted butter. 9. Place the angels one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Tips:

Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon zest and juice give these cookies their signature bright and tangy flavor. Choose unwaxed lemons for the best results.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven.
Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

Swedish Lemon Angels are a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are light, fluffy, and packed with lemon flavor. The tangy lemon frosting adds the perfect finishing touch. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these delicious cookies at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet and refreshing treat, give Swedish Lemon Angels a try!