ITALIAN LEMON COOKIES

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Yummy little Italian cookies that you can serve at holiday gatherings. Be creative! You can shape them however you like!

Provided by Lubie

Categories     Dessert

Time 31m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
4 ounces butter, softened
1 lemon, zest of, grated
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 tablespoon orange juice
colored candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sift flour and baking powder together.
  • In mixing bowl, beat eggs with sugar until light and lemon colored.
  • Add the softened butter and lemon zest.
  • Slowly beat in the flour and baking powder.
  • Gradually add milk and vanilla.
  • Dough should be soft.
  • Divide dough into 6 sections.
  • Roll out each section into a rope 1/2-inch wide.
  • Cut into 3-inch pieces and twist each piece to form a loop.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet or a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes or until light brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool.
  • Combine the powdered sugar and enough orange juice to form a thin icing.
  • Brush on top of cookies and sprinkle with colored candies.
  • Makes about 4 dozen cookies, depending on size and shape of cookie.

Feras Al-Souri
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients and you end up with a delicious cookie.


Tad
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.


Acmegeo Enterprises
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a family favorite.


Ajith Jo
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These cookies are a great way to use up extra egg whites. They're also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.


GaigeGame Playz
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies are an exception. They're so light and airy, and the lemon flavor is just right.


Jose Arturo Sanchez Ambrosio
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.


emmanuel tsongora
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I've made these cookies with both regular and Meyer lemons. I prefer the Meyer lemons because they have a sweeter, less tart flavor.


Hassan Ismail
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. They're not too sweet, but they still have a nice lemony flavor.


Hamyoon Arman
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients and you end up with a delicious cookie.


Intezr Khan
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.


darren brown
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I was a bit skeptical about these cookies at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're now one of my favorite recipes.


Lucky Bhai
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the texture is perfect.


Maha Ali
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a family favorite.


ali aryan pakhton
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect snack or dessert.


Erica Wilson
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Jadea Brown
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These Italian Lemon Cookies are a delightful treat! They have a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the lemon flavor really shines through. I love the crackly exterior and the soft, chewy interior.


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