LEMON CUTOUTS
My grandmother passed away when I was 5 years old, so I treasure this recipe of hers. Grated lemon peel adds a refreshing flavor that makes these cookies stand out from other butter cookies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and lemon zest; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugars. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Technical Forhad
[email protected]I'm going to try making these cookies for my next party. They look so festive and delicious!
Sajjad AliHeero
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the lemon flavor and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Khan Yzi
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Wynter Doyle
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dense. They still tasted good, but they didn't look as pretty as the ones in the picture.
Anne Cronje
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and easy to make. I made them with my kids and we had a lot of fun.
Muhammad Furqan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're light and fluffy, with just the right amount of lemon flavor.
Hussnain Abdullah
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Shaq Gann
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the dough to roll out without it sticking to my rolling pin. I ended up using a silicone baking mat, which worked much better.
Lucas Legros
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're perfect for special occasions.
Sikandar shoro
[email protected]I love the glaze on these cookies. It gives them a nice shiny finish and makes them even more irresistible.
Wll Ankar
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for a baby shower and they were a huge success.
Rahul Islam
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so light and fluffy, with just the right amount of lemon flavor.
Helaina Cochran
[email protected]These lemon cutouts were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully. The glaze gives them the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness.