Letter L – What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Lemon Citrus Cookies. With the arrival of Springtime comes the refreshing citrus flavor of this season’s lemons. Even if you’re not a fan, think about the benefits to your immune system. And then have another cookie…..or two.
LEMON CITRUS COOKIES
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together. Add egg and beat well. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. When blended, add salt, baking powder, and flour. Mix together into dough. Roll cookies into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges of the cookies.
Lemon Icing:
3 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 tablespoons milk
In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in lemon extract and milk; beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel.
Spread evenly on cooled cookies; top with yellow sprinkles.
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I like the icing the best.
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I even lick the icing off my fingertips. ❤
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My sweet tooth is going crazy following your site – I love it! These look perfect for the summertime sun. I’ll have to break these out as soon as the sun comes back (this crazy Denver weather has us moving from 80 to fresh snow days in one day flat!)
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If you like lemon, BEWARE! I have yet to stop at one cookie!
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I spent several minutes on your blog this morning and had such a good time. (I’m anticipating having an even better time when I try the cake in a cup this evening.) Your photographs are amazing, Gail. So clear, detailed, and appealing. I plan to visit with you often.
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….and I you. I get such enjoyment from reading your posts!
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OMG! You’re making me so hungry! Those look amazing! 🙂
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Sometimes I’m surprised that others go crazy over the same foods I love. Thanks for the compliment. Here’s a tip: They freeze well to enjoy later, too.
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Beautiful sweety. Your work is gorgeous. I LOVE lemon stuff. I’m gonna have to try these and link you.
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I think I could have lemons in some form every single day. Thanks for your praise!
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Ikr, lol. Lemons are such a wonderful flavor all by themselves but the variations are such a delight lol
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