SOFT COOKIES in 10 minutes with LEMON, easy and quick, perfect idea for breakfast or snack to make in a short time, delicious butter cookies.
I’ll tell you the truth: these soft lemon cookies are born when you want something good right away, without a mixer, without strange rests, and without messing up half the kitchen.
I made them quickly for breakfast, and they disappeared even faster.
The dough is the classic homemade soft cookie dough, scented with fresh lemon zest that makes the difference. Inside they remain soft, outside just golden. The beauty is that they really prepare in 10 minutes, including the oven.
They are the classic quick lemon cookies that everyone likes: perfect for dipping in milk, tea, or coffee. And yes, one after another.
If you are looking for soft breakfast cookies, simple yet delicious, these always work. No dry effect, no hard cookies the next day: they stay soft even hours later.
Follow me in the kitchen today, there are soft cookies in 10 minutes with lemon.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8-10
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- lemon zest
- 1 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
P.S. you can add yeast if you prefer, if you cook them too much on the outside they will obviously be crunchy, the inside remains very soft thanks to the butter.
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, the egg, the butter in pieces, the lemon zest and juice, knead well.
Work the ingredients well, if needed add a bit of flour then divide the dough into pieces and make many cylinders.
Place them on the baking tray lined with paper, bake at 356°F for about 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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SOFT COOKIES in 10 minutes with LEMON
Useful tips (the real ones)
• Use untreated lemons: the zest is the protagonist
• Do not overwork the dough, it must remain soft
• If you want them even more fragrant, add a few drops of lemon juice
• For a more delicious version, you can glaze them with powdered sugar and lemon
• They stay soft for 2-3 days in a closed box
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FAQ SOFT COOKIES in 10 minutes with LEMON
How to keep lemon cookies soft?
Seal them in an airtight container once cooled. The internal moisture keeps them soft.
Can I prepare soft lemon cookies without butter?
Yes, you can substitute the butter with seed oil, but the aroma will be slightly different.
Can lemon cookies be frozen?
It is better to freeze the already portioned dough and bake them fresh.
Can I use bottled lemon juice?
Better not. Fresh zest is essential for the taste of soft lemon cookies.
Are these cookies suitable for children?
Absolutely yes, they are simple, fragrant, and without strong flavors.
