Lemon Star Biscuits

Recipe: Lemon Star Biscuits

Description:
Indulge in the delightful tanginess of these Lemon Star Biscuits, a perfect treat for any occasion. With a zesty lemon flavor and a tender texture, these biscuits are sure to brighten up your day. Share the joy by making a batch of these heavenly treats with love.

Recipe Details:

• Cook Time: 42 minutes
• Prep Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 22 minutes
• Servings: 20 cookies
• Category: Dessert
• Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Lemon, Citrus, Fruit, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 149.7
• Fat Content: 5.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
• Cholesterol Content: 24.9mg
• Sodium Content: 42.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 23.1g
• Fiber Content: 0.4g
• Sugar Content: 13.4g
• Protein Content: 1.7g

Ingredients:

• 125g butter
• 3/4 cup caster sugar
• 1 egg
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Boiling water (as needed)
• Cachous (for decoration)

Instructions:

1. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add Egg and Lemon Zest:
   Add the egg and lemon zest to the creamed mixture, and beat well until fully incorporated.

3. Sift Flour:
   Sift the flour into the mixture.

4. Combine Ingredients:
   Stir the flour into the creamed mixture until a soft dough forms.

5. Shape the Dough:
   Shape the dough into a ball.

6. Refrigerate:
   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

7. Roll Out the Dough:
   On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 5mm.

8. Cut Out Shapes:
   Using a star-shaped cutter, stamp out star shapes from the dough.

9. Prepare Oven Trays:
   Place the cut-out star shapes on greased oven trays, leaving some space between each.

10. Bake:
    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the biscuits for 12 minutes or until lightly golden.

11. Cool:
    Once baked, transfer the biscuits to wire racks to cool completely.

12. Prepare Icing:
    In a separate bowl, sift the icing sugar.

13. Add Butter and Lemon Juice:
    Mix in the butter and lemon juice until well combined.

14. Adjust Consistency:
    Gradually add boiling water, a little at a time, until the icing reaches a spreadable consistency.

15. Decorate:
    Once the biscuits are cooled, spread them with the lemon icing and decorate with cachous for an extra touch of charm.

Enjoy your delightful Lemon Star Biscuits! 🍋⭐️