lemon spritz cookies

(1 RATING)
65 Pinches
Anderson, SC
Updated on Aug 17, 2012

the kids love these cookies and i do to i love the lemony taste our dad makes these ever so often for a treat

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 60 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 sticks salty butter, softened
  • 3 - egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated

How To Make lemon spritz cookies

  • Step 1
    preheat oven to 400.
  • Step 2
    lightly grease cookie sheets, set aside. in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
  • Step 3
    in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. beat in egg yolks, lemon extractor juice and grated rind.
  • Step 4
    gradually add flour mixture to a large bowl, mix well. place dough into cookie press with desired template.
  • Step 5
    note: depending on the cookie press, dough might need to be chilled until firm. place cookies 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheets. bake 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown slightly.
  • Step 6
    let set on cookie sheet for 1 minute before transferring to cooling surface.

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