White stars, tender biscuits

White stars: tender cookies with citrus flavor

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Number of servings: about 20 cookies

Are you looking for a quick and delicious dessert, perfect to enjoy with coffee or tea? These tender cookies, known as white stars, are the ideal choice! With a soft texture and a citrus flavor, these cookies will impress anyone who tastes them. Let’s see how we can prepare them!

Ingredients:
- 200 g lard (or butter, if you prefer)
- 150 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 2 egg whites
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 400 g flour
- A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Make sure the lard is at room temperature for easier incorporation. If using butter, ensure it is soft but not melted.

2. Beating the lard: In a large bowl, add the lard, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it becomes creamy and fluffy. This step is crucial as the incorporated air will make the cookies more tender.

3. Adding the egg whites: Once the mixture is well combined, add the two egg whites, beating again until fully incorporated. The egg whites add a light texture to the cookies, so it’s important to mix them well.

4. Including the citrus: Add the lemon juice and zest. The lemon zest will enhance the flavor of the cookies, while the juice will add a note of freshness. You can experiment with lime or orange for an interesting variation.

5. Incorporating the flour: Start adding the flour gradually, mixing with a spatula or with the mixer on low speed. Don’t forget to add a pinch of salt, which will balance the sweetness of the cookies.

6. Shaping the cookies: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Use a spoon or a piping bag to form cookies of the desired size and place them on the tray, leaving a little space between them to expand.

7. Baking: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they become slightly golden around the edges. You will smell the delicious aroma spreading throughout the house!

8. Cooling: Once the cookies are ready, let them cool on a rack. This will help maintain their tender texture.

Serving suggestions: These white stars are delicious on their own, but you can add a drizzle of lemon glaze or dust them with powdered sugar for a more elegant look. Serve them alongside a cup of tea or coffee for a perfect indulgence moment.

Possible variations: You can add some chopped nuts or white chocolate to the cookie mixture for an extra flavor boost. Additionally, by replacing lemon with other citrus fruits, you can achieve cookies with surprising flavors.

So, now that you have all the necessary details, all that’s left is to get started! Enjoy every step of the process and the final result: tender, delicious, and flavorful cookies!

 Ingredients: 150 grams of unsalted white lard, 200 grams of sugar, 1 lemon, 1 egg white, 330 grams of flour, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, for finishing: glaze made from 100 grams of white chocolate and some sugar pearls or powdered sugar for sprinkling.