SAEDNEWS: Lemon cookies are one of the most popular types of cookies. For this reason, we have prepared a recipe for lemon cookies for you in this article.
According to Saednews, Lemon cookies are delicious, fragrant, and internationally popular treats. Their texture is soft and slightly crisp, similar to coconut cookies. Because they are made with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, they have a refreshing tangy flavor. You can follow the recipe below to prepare them.
Eggs: 2
Sugar: 125 ml
Oil: 62 ml
Fresh lemon juice: 1/2 lemon
Lemon zest: 1 lemon
Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
Vanilla: 10 g
Turmeric: 1/2 teaspoon
Flour: 3 cups
Powdered sugar: 1 cup
Step 1:
Beat the eggs and sugar with a mixer on high speed for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Step 2:
Add the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, vanilla, and baking powder to the egg mixture. Mix again on high speed until fully combined.
Step 3:
Gradually add about 2.5 cups of flour to the mixture. Stir with a spatula until a dough forms that is neither too soft nor too firm.
Step 4:
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1–2 hours. If you're in a hurry, place it in the freezer for 15–20 minutes instead.
Step 5:
After chilling, take walnut-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 6:
Coat the cookie balls generously in powdered sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 14–15 minutes.
