Lemon Drop Candy Cookies

Lemon Drop Candy Cookies get their name from their tangy lemon flavor and their resemblance to lemon drop candies. They are a delightful treat for citrus lovers!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Lemon Drop Candy Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 115 gram Butter
• 150 gram Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 50 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Sugars 16g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.