Perfectly sweet and tangy cookies, ideal for tea time.
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until well combined.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Shape Cookies: Take small pieces of dough and roll them into ropes about 6 inches long. Tie each rope into a knot and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Dust: Allow cookies to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition (Per Cookie, Approximate):
Calories: 100
Protein: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fat: 4.5g
Sugars: 5g
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