hibiscus lemon cookies

Name: HIBISCUS LEMON COOKIES
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) hibiscus powder (dried, powdered hibiscus flowers); 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter (1 stick or 8 tablespoons,) room temperature; 3/4 cup(s) granulated white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 - egg; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 of a lemon); 1/4 teaspoon(s) real lemon extract; - grated zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon); - sparkling sugar, preferred (or granulated sugar, won't sparkle) in small bowl for coating

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Oct 12, 2015

Delicately lemony and so sparkly, these unique little cookies are perfect for the holidays and special occasions such as weddings or baby showers. You may add a few drops of red food coloring to accentuate the rosy pink color, if desired. (Note: Recipe may be doubled. Prep time includes 2 hr. chill time for dough. Hibiscus powder is available at health food stores and online.)

Rate

prep time 2 Hr 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon hibiscus powder (dried, powdered hibiscus flowers)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick or 8 tablespoons,) room temperature
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 - egg
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 of a lemon)
1/4 teaspoon real lemon extract
- grated zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
- sparkling sugar, preferred (or granulated sugar, won't sparkle) in small bowl for coating

How To Make hibiscus lemon cookies

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the flour, hibiscus powder, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.

Step 2

In large (regular size) mixing bowl, use electric mixer to beat butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
Step 3

Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest and lemon extract; beat until well combined; remove beaters.
Step 4

Using heavy-duty wooden spoon, add flour mixture and mix until just combined (it will seem too dry, at first, but will be soft and sticky when combined.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours.
Step 5

When ready to bake, line 2 cookie sheets or sheet pans with parchment paper; preheat oven to 350*F.
Step 6

Working one at a time, form dough into 1" ball; dip one end of ball into sugar.
Step 7

Place unsugared side down on lined baking sheet; press down lightly. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing cookies one inch apart.
Step 8

Bake at 350ºF for approximately 10 minutes for softer cookie to 12-13 minutes for crisper cookie.
Step 9

Cool on baking sheets on wire racks for a few minutes; serve or store in airtight container.
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