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Soft Lemon Cookies

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Soft lemon cookies, maybe because I’m Sicilian I have a strange attraction for lemon and all citrus fruits in general, I can’t resist, I always have to prepare something where the predominant flavor is lemon. In these soft cookies, aside from outside lemon marmalade, I also added grated lemon zest and juice to the mixture. Lately, I have really a lot of lemons at home, gifts of course, my only lemon tree unfortunately burned with the cold and snow a few years ago, persistent for 7 consecutive days. I prepared everything with these, limoncello, marmalade, lemon cream, and of course many cookies, really many.

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 6
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
256.42 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 256.42 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 38.63 (g) of which sugars 18.65 (g)
  • Proteins 4.95 (g)
  • Fat 9.53 (g) of which saturated 5.82 (g)of which unsaturated 3.42 (g)
  • Fibers 0.71 (g)
  • Sodium 18.10 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 60 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for preparing soft lemon cookies

  • 2.1 oz butter
  • 3 tbsps sugar
  • 1.5 tbsps lemon juice
  • 1 lemon (grated zest)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cups Manitoba flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • to taste powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon marmalade

Necessary tools for preparing soft lemon cookies

  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Spoon
  • Sifter
  • Grater

Steps necessary for preparing soft lemon cookies

  • Every time I prepare a dessert, I always grate lemon zest into the sugar, so it is flavored with essential oils. In the glass bowl, I put the butter (which I melted for 30 seconds in the microwave) with the sugar and blend the two ingredients with the whisk, adding the lemon juice and egg while continuing to whisk. I sift the flour with the baking powder and combine it with the dough, still whisking. Once finished, I placed the bowl with the dough in the fridge for half an hour, covered with plastic wrap. After the time has passed, sprinkle powdered sugar on a small plate and use a spoon to take a small part of the dough, form a ball, and roll it several times in the powdered sugar. Place all the balls on a baking sheet or silicone baking mat, make a hole with your finger, and fill it with lemon marmalade.

  • Bake at 340°F for 13 minutes. Here are the soft lemon cookies ready

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • Can I make soft lemon cookies with oranges?

    Yes, of course, you can make them using orange juice and zest and, of course, also orange marmalade.

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in cucina con pina

My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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