French Lemon Cookies

10 servings

40 minutes

French lemon cookies are an exquisite dessert infused with a delicate citrus aroma. Its origins trace back to the traditions of French cuisine, where a subtle balance of flavors plays a key role. The lightness of the buttery dough, enriched with fresh lemon zest and juice, makes the cookies both fragile and melt-in-your-mouth. They have a pleasant tartness that harmoniously complements the sweetness of powdered sugar. Such cookies are perfect for cozy tea gatherings or as an elegant dessert with morning coffee. Their simplicity in preparation and refined taste make them a favorite treat among connoisseurs of French pastries.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 139.3
• Proteins: 1.3g
• Fats: 6.8g
• Carbohydrates: 18.9g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 130 g
• Butter: 80 g
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Powdered sugar: 5 tbsp
• Starch: 1 tbsp
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Beat the soft butter with 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar, add the zest of one lemon, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and beat again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 80 g
   • Powdered sugar: 5 tablespoon
   • Lemon: 1 piece

2. Then add flour with starch and salt. Knead the dough and roll it into a sausage or bar. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 130 g
   • Starch: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  pinch

3. Cut the hardened dough into slices 0.5 cm thick.

4. Line the baking tray with parchment paper and place the cookies on it.

5. Bake at 175 degrees for 12-13 minutes. The cookies should not brown but remain yellow and slightly dry.

6. Roll the hot cookies in the remaining powdered sugar and let them cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 5 tablespoon