I made these lemon cookies for our Sunday dinner yesterday and they were so refreshing with the lemon juice and the lemon zest! Perfect to welcome in springtime, don’t you think?
Awesome Blossom Lemon Cookies
2014-02-23 21:24:17
A light refreshing lemon cookie with a fruity jam filling.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
701g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2526
Calories from Fat 42
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
4%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 14mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 563g
188%
Dietary Fiber 14g
56%
Sugars 178g
Protein 52g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
19%
Calcium
8%
Iron
34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter-softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 lemon juice-fresh or bottled
- 1 lemon-zested
- 4 cups unsifted flour
- finely chopped nuts-optional
- assorted fruit preserves and jams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add lemon juice and zest and beat well. Gradually add flour; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in nuts if desired. Place 1 inch apart on greased cooking sheets. Press thumb in the center of each ball. Bake 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Place on cooling rack to cool. When cooled, fill the center with preserves or jam.
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Are you ready to make some of these light refreshing cookies? They are a perfect way to welcome in the spring!
Serve these cookies with a dish of ice cream with some sliced strawberries and your family will absolutely love you forever!
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