Lemon Cooler Cookies 🍋
Overview:
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Yield: 50 cookies
Calories per serving: 50.3
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Lemon, Citrus, Fruit, Christmas, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- Lemonade powder (to taste)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). 🌡️
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Cream Together: In a large bowl, cream together the powdered sugar, sugar, shortening, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and creamy. This will form the base of your cookie dough. 💪
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Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the cake flour and baking powder to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. This will ensure a smooth and uniform texture in your cookie dough. 🥮
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Form Dough: Add 1 tablespoon of water to the dough and continue mixing until it forms a cohesive ball. The water helps bind the ingredients together, resulting in a soft and pliable dough. 🚰
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Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls and place them onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your fingers, maintaining a uniform shape for even baking. 🍪
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Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cookies are light brown around the edges. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning. ⏲️
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Prepare Coating: While the cookies are baking, prepare the coating by combining 1 cup of powdered sugar with lemonade powder to taste in a large ziplock bag. Shake the bag well to ensure the ingredients are evenly mixed. 🍬
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Coat Cookies: Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and immediately transfer them to the ziplock bag while they are still hot. Seal the bag and shake it gently until all the cookies are coated with the lemony powdered sugar mixture. This step adds a delightful citrusy flavor and a sweet-tart crunch to the cookies. 🌟
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Serve and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving. These Lemon Cooler Cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee. Share them with family and friends, or indulge in them yourself for a burst of refreshing lemony goodness! 🍋🍪
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 50.3
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 3.7mg
- Sodium: 18.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.8g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 5.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
These Lemon Cooler Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household with their irresistible combination of sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors. Enjoy the delightful crunch of the lemony coating paired with the soft, tender cookie base. They’re easy to make and even easier to devour! 🎉
