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Lemon Sticks

Delightfully zesty cookies with a buttery sweetness, perfect for pairing with tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Brown sugar (for rolling)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, salt, butter, and lemon zest until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the eggs, beating until the mixture is smooth. The batter should be well combined and slightly airy.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; stop just when everything is incorporated.
  5. Transfer the dough into a pastry bag or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off for piping.
  6. Pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming sticks about 3 inches (7.5 cm) long. Leave space between each stick as they will spread a little while baking.
  7. Roll each stick in brown sugar to coat, ensuring they’re well covered for that extra sweetness.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown and set but still soft in the center.
  2. Allow the lemon sticks to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure your butter is at room temperature; this helps with the creaming process and ensures a smoother dough. These cookies taste even better the next day, as the flavors meld and mature.