Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in
Cookie Recipes
Delicious and Crispy Lemon Butter Cookies Recipe
Learn how to make these delicious and crispy lemon butter cookies, they go great with a coffee or tea, enjoy.
| Preparation time | 25 min |
| Cooking Time | 15 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
1/2 cup of butter1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons of sugar2 and 1/2 cups of flourZest of 1 lemon2 egg yolksSugar for dusting
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Preparation
- In a bowl, mash the butter and sugar.
- After the butter and sugar are well mixed, add the lemon zest and egg yolks.
- Knead well .
- Finally, add the flour and knead more.
- Place the dough on the counter and make a ball.
- Extend it with the rolling pin to about 4mm thick.
- Cut biscuits with a cookie cutter or a glass.
- Place the biscuits on trays greased with butter and sprinkled with flour.
- Sprinkle the cookies with sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven at 425ºF for 10 minutes.
- When the cookies turn a golden color, remove and let cool.
- Once cold they are ready to serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Neuza Costa, saborintenso.com
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