lemonhead cookies
I found this recipe online and made some adjustments to the recipe so that it wasn't so sweet. The original recipe called for making a lemon icing, but I wouldn't unless you like super sweet cookies. These cookies are very addictive! I would suggest using a nonstick cookie sheet or a silpat because the crushed lemon heads melt and than become hard after cooling. NOTE/Crushing Lemon Heads: The lemonheads do not need to be superfine. Just crush them so that each lemonhead is broken. If you crush them too fine than you won't get that little crunch in the cookies.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
18 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 - egg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup lemon heads candy (3 ounces or heaping half cup), crushed
How To Make lemonhead cookies
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Step 1In a small bowl combine the salt, flour, and baking soda. Set aside.
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Step 2In a medium sized bowl cream softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 3Add in egg, lemon extract, and vanilla. Beat until incorporated. NOTE: Adjust the amount of lemon extract to your liking. The vanilla in this recipe is optional but I like the flavor of vanilla and lemon together.
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Step 4Add the crushed lemon heads to the butter/sugar mixture and combine.
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Step 5Add the flour mixture to the butter/sugar/lemon head mixture and combine. (The dough may be a bit stiff)
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Step 6Form into 1 tablespoon sized balls and place on a cookie sheet. Flatten the cookies slightly.
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Step 7Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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