Description
Light and fluffy lemon knot cookies, perfect for sharing over coffee or at picnics.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, followed by the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to your wet ingredients, stirring gently to form a soft dough.
- Roll small pieces of dough into ropes and shape them into knots or circles.
- Place the cookies on your prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Customize by using different citrus zests or adding flavored extracts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg