Easy Refrigerator Lemon Cookies: A Zesty Delight for Lemon Lovers
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Description:
Indulge your taste buds in the delicate charm of Easy Refrigerator Lemon Cookies, a culinary gem adopted by many since February 2005. Today, as I embarked on the journey of crafting these delightful treats, I was pleasantly surprised by their goodness. Despite a minor mishap with the cookies running into each other during the first batch due to my oversight in spacing, the flavor remained impeccable. The origin of this recipe traces back to Peg Bailey, a lemon enthusiast, and her treasure trove of culinary experiences from around the globe, as documented in “The Lemon Lovers Cookbook” by The Chicago Sun-Times.
Peg Bailey, with her passion for lemons cultivated through a life that spanned various corners of the world, curated this recipe, drawing inspiration from places like Greece, Malta, England, and her home in Virginia. In “The Lemon Lovers Cookbook,” she seamlessly blends exotic dishes like Aegean shrimp and caviar mousse with all-American classics such as carrot cake and, of course, the beloved lemon bars. The recipes are a testament to Bailey’s culinary prowess, offering a collection that is never overly complicated and mostly ideal for everyday cooking.
Recipe Details:
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins, Oven, Refrigerator, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (from 7 reviews)
- Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 59.3
- Fat Content: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 8.1mg
- Sodium Content: 42.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 0.5g
- Yield: 60 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon, zest of
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 1/3 cups cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Process the lemon zest and sugar in a food processor until the zest is as fine as the sugar.
- Add the butter to the processor and continue processing until fluffy.
- Scrape down the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add the cake flour, baking soda, and salt to the processor. Process briefly until the mixture is well mixed.
- Form the dough into two 1-1/2-inch-round logs and wrap each log in wax paper.
- Refrigerate the dough logs until firm, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring it reaches the perfect temperature for the cookies to achieve golden perfection.
- Slice each chilled log into 1/4-inch thick cookies, placing them on an ungreased baking sheet with just enough space for them to expand during baking.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, closely watching until the edges turn a delightful golden hue.
- Exercise caution to avoid overbaking; the goal is to preserve the delicate texture and lemony goodness of these cookies.
These Easy Refrigerator Lemon Cookies are not just a sweet treat; they are a culinary journey through Peg Bailey’s love for lemons, offering a taste of global influences in the comfort of your kitchen. Perfect for a summer day paired with a bowl of fresh fruit, these cookies are a testament to the joy of simple yet exquisite homemade desserts. Plan ahead, relish the process, and savor every bite of these zesty delights!
