Lemon Vanilla Cookies
12 servings
60 minutes
Lemon cookies with vanilla are a refined blend of citrus freshness and the tenderness of vanilla aroma, born in the heart of Italian cuisine. This dessert takes us to the sunny streets of Sicily, where lemons grow everywhere and baking is infused with love for natural ingredients. The crispy dough with almond notes smoothly transitions into a delicate lemon filling, creating a contrast of sweetness and light tartness. Vanilla adds an elegant depth of flavor, turning the cookies into a sophisticated treat. They pair perfectly with morning espresso or evening tea time, providing warm enjoyment at any time of day. A magnificent treat for those who appreciate harmony of flavors and natural ingredients.
1
To prepare the dough, melt the butter and mix it with flour, almonds, 40 g of sugar, and vanilla pulp.
- Butter: 80 g
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Almond: 20 g
- Sugar: 140 g
- Vanilla: 1 piece
2
Cover the baking tray with paper or grease it with fat. Place the dough.
3
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180°C.
4
Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C.
5
For the filling, mix sugar, vanilla sugar, and flour. Add eggs, juice, and zest, and mix thoroughly. Evenly cover the dough with the mixture and bake for 15 minutes. The mixture should set but not turn brown.
- Sugar: 140 g
- Vanilla sugar: 30 g
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Lemon: 2 pieces
6
Cool the baked cookies in the mold, then remove from the mold and cut into pieces.