These soft lemon cookies are truly delicious bites!
With their intense citrusy aroma and flavor, they will win you over at the first bite, and they’re quite addictive; in fact, when I made them, they were gone in a flash!
These soft lemon cookies are very simple to prepare; no cookie cutters are needed, just make small balls that will be rolled in powdered sugar before baking.
During baking, cracks form, which are the peculiarity of these delicious cookies.
For the preparation of these treats, you need organic lemons, so if you want to make them, rely on trusted sources for purchase.
- Portions: 24
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 7 tbsp butter
- 1 egg
- juice of one lemon
- zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp baking powder
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools
- Mixer
Steps
Before preparing the recipe, remove the butter from the fridge to soften.
Grate the zest of the two lemons and squeeze the juice of just one.
Combine the two ingredients in a bowl.
Pour the sugar and softened butter into a bowl, beat with electric whisks for a few minutes.
Add the egg, work with the whisks for another couple of minutes.
Pour in the juice and zest, mix with the whisks.
Gradually incorporate the flour mixed with the baking powder, start kneading with your hands.
You will get a soft dough, wrap it in cling film and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
After the time has passed, take the dough and start forming small balls the size of a walnut. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put them in the fridge for an hour.
Preheat the static oven to 340°F, take the balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
Bake for about 20 minutes.
These soft lemon cookies are perfect to accompany tea, along with a friend with whom to chat in good company.
