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Lemon Honey Cookies

Lemon Honey Cookies

Delightful Lemon Honey Cookies that perfectly blend sweetness with a citrus zing, making every bite a joy.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh lemons recommended
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh juice recommended
  • 1/4 cup whole milk can substitute with non-dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon meringue powder optional for icing
For the Icing
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • flavor extracts (optional) e.g., lemon oil, vanilla extract, or almond extract
For Coloring
  • gel-paste food coloring use pastel and electric pink

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, honey powder, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Crack in one large egg into the creamed mixture and blend until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice and whole milk, then set aside.
  5. Gradually mix the dry and wet ingredients together in your main bowl, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  7. While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  8. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into your desired shapes.
  9. Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool completely on wire racks before icing and decorating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with extra lemon zest for a bright, fresh garnish.

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