Lemon Whippersnappers, Since We are All Young at Heart!

Lemon Whippersnappers are a classic American dessert that originated in the early 20th century. They are known for their tangy lemon flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Lemon Whippersnappers, Since We are All Young at Heart!

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Egg
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
4. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
5. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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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.