Description
Delightful Italian cookies infused with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for family gatherings and cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, followed by lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll small pieces of dough into ropes and shape into knots or circles.
- Place crafted cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack, dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Wrap up a batch as a delightful homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg