Easy Refrigerator Lemon Cookies are a delicious baking option that combines citrus freshness with a soft and crunchy texture. These cookies have a simple origin, as they come from traditional homemade recipes that many Latin American families have perfected over time. In various Latin American countries, this type of cookie goes by different names such as "lemon butter cookies," "little lemon cookies," or simply "lemon cookies." Their popularity lies in the ease of preparation and the versatility of lemon as a flavoring, which is highly valued in the region's cuisine. Additionally, being a refrigerator recipe allows the dough to be stored for baking at the desired time, which facilitates preparation and enjoyment on any occasion.
Easy lemon refrigerator cookies
How to Make Easy Refrigerator Lemon Cookies
To begin, process the lemon zest together with the sugar in a food processor until the zest is as fine as the sugar.
Add the butter and continue processing until a fluffy mixture is obtained.
Scrape the sides of the bowl to integrate the ingredients well.
Incorporate the cake flour, baking soda, and salt, and process briefly only until all the ingredients are mixed.
Shape the dough into two round rolls approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter and wrap each one in wax paper.
Refrigerate the rolls until firm to facilitate slicing.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Cut each roll into cookies 1/4 inch thick and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, watching until the edges just begin to brown.
Avoid overbaking to maintain the perfect texture.
Ingredients (6)
- Lemon Zest
- Granulated Sugar
- Butter
- Cake Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
Instructions (12 steps)
- 1 Process the lemon zest and sugar in a food processor until the zest is as fine as the sugar
- 2 Add the butter
- 3 Process until fluffy
- 4 Scrape the bowl
- 5 Add the flour, baking soda, and salt
- 6 Process briefly until combined
- 7 Shape the dough into two 1 1/2-inch round logs and wrap each in wax paper
- 8 Refrigerate until firm
- 9 Preheat the oven to 350
- 10 Cut each log into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place on an ungreased baking sheet
- 11 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are golden
- 12 Do not overbake
Nutritional Information
Calories:
59 kcal
Protein:
0%
Carbohydrates:
2%
Fat:
4%
Sugar:
13%
Sodium:
1%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.