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Delicious Lemon Cookies Recipe

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 10 - 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies

Introduction

Lemon cookies have a fascinating history, being a dessert cherished over the centuries for their freshness and invigorating aroma. These delightful biscuits are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a party, a picnic, or simply a relaxing afternoon at home. Paired with lemon curd, these cookies become not just a sweet treat but also an explosion of flavor. I'll be with you step by step to achieve a perfect result!

Necessary Ingredients

- 150 g homemade butter (make sure it's at room temperature for easy incorporation)
- 80 g powdered sugar (ideal for a fine texture)
- 1 pinch of salt (to enhance the flavors)
- 1 egg (make sure it's fresh)
- 300 g flour (use wheat flour for a soft dough)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (to help the cookies rise)
- 1 lemon (for flavor and juice)
- 4-5 tablespoons lemon curd (preferably homemade)
- Sugar for decoration (preferably fine granulated)
- Yellow food coloring (I suggest using turmeric for a natural shade)
- 50 ml sweet milk (to help achieve a delicious glaze)

Preparation Steps

1. Preparing the dough
In a large bowl, add the softened butter, salt, and powdered sugar. Using a whisk, mix until you achieve a smooth and creamy composition. This step is essential to ensure a fine and airy texture for the cookies.

2. Incorporate the egg
Add the egg to the butter mixture and mix well until combined. The egg will help bind the ingredients and create a cohesive dough.

3. Preparing the lemon
Wash the lemon well, dry it with a clean cloth, then zest it. It's important to use a fresh lemon that will provide an intense and vibrant taste. After zesting, squeeze the juice and add it to the butter mixture along with the zest.

4. Mixing the dry ingredients
In another bowl, combine the flour with the baking soda, mixing them with a fork to ensure even distribution. Then, add the flour in two batches to the butter mixture, mixing gently until you achieve a soft but moldable dough.

5. Shaping the cookies
Preheat the oven to medium heat (about 180°C). Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Shape the dough into small balls, elongating them at the ends, like little tongues. Place them on the tray, leaving enough space between them to allow for expansion during baking.

6. Baking
Place the tray in the oven and bake the cookies for 10 - 15 minutes, until the bottoms become slightly golden. It's important not to overbake them, as we want to keep a soft and fragile texture.

7. Cooling and forming holes
After the cookies are baked, let them cool on the tray for a few minutes. Then, use a sharp knife to carve a small hole in each cookie. This step will allow for filling with the lemon curd.

8. Preparing the filling
Mix the leftover dough scooped from the cookies with 4-5 tablespoons of lemon curd. This will become the filling with which you'll stick the cookie halves together.

9. Assembling the cookies
Look to match the cookie halves. Fill each cookie with half a teaspoon of the lemon curd mixture and stick them together.

10. Decorating
In another bowl, combine a bit of sweet milk with sugar, mixing until the sugar completely dissolves. Add a pinch of food coloring (or turmeric) to achieve a vibrant yellow shade. Dip each cookie in the colored mixture and then roll it in sugar. This step will give them an attractive appearance and a crispy texture.

11. Storing
Allow the cookies to dry for a few minutes, then repeat the dipping process in the color bath for a perfect finish.

Serving and Combinations
Lemon cookies are delicious served as they are, but they can be paired with a cup of herbal tea or green tea to enhance the citrus aroma. Additionally, a cold lemonade will perfectly complement these cookies, bringing a note of freshness.

Nutritional Benefits
These cookies contain simple and natural ingredients, and lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C, benefiting the immune system. Butter provides healthy fats, and powdered sugar, although a sweet ingredient, is used in moderate amounts.

Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, but the taste and texture will be different. Homemade butter provides a richer flavor.

2. How can I keep the cookies fresh?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

3. Can I replace the lemon curd with something else?
Sure, you can try vanilla or chocolate cream for a different variation.

Possible Variations
To add a touch of originality, you can add some poppy seeds to the dough or even white chocolate chunks. These additions not only enrich the flavor but also the texture of the cookies.

These lemon cookies are not just a dessert, but a cooking experience that brings joy and flavor in every bite. I invite you to try them and turn every occasion into a celebration of taste!

 Ingredients: 150 g homemade butter - 80 g powdered sugar - 1 pinch of salt - 1 egg - 300 g flour - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 lemon - 4-5 tablespoons lemon curd - sugar for decoration (ideally find the fine granulated type) - yellow food coloring (I used turmeric powder) - 50 ml sweet milk