Tender Cookies 'Valentina'

Name: Tender Cookies 'Valentina'
Ingredients: 200 butter; 1 egg yolk; 4 tablespoons of sugar; zest and juice from a large lemon; flour as needed (I used 12 tablespoons; but some were heaped and others were leveled); vanilla essence (optional); unrefined sugar for decoration (optional)

Desert - Tender Cookies 'Valentina' by Suzana I. - Recipia

To create a refined recipe for delicious cookies, we start with butter, which should be at room temperature. It will be creamed together with sugar until we achieve a homogeneous and airy mixture. At this stage, the egg yolk is added, which will enrich the texture and flavor of the dough. We continue to mix, then add vanilla essence, grated lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. These ingredients give the cookies a fresh and invigorating aroma. Once we have obtained a uniform mixture, we begin to incorporate the flour. At first, it is recommended to add about 10 tablespoons of flour, mixing gently. It is important to observe the consistency of the dough: if it is too soft, add flour, but in moderation, one tablespoon at a time, to avoid getting a dough that is too dry. The ideal dough should be soft and sticky, but not excessively so. After achieving the desired consistency, cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or even overnight, to firm up and meld the flavors. After the resting time has passed, take the dough out of the refrigerator and place it on a floured work surface. Roll it out to about 1 cm thick, but you can go for a thinner thickness, depending on your preferences. Use a glass or special shapes to cut the cookies into various shapes, adapting to the occasion for which you are preparing these delights. The cut cookies are brushed with egg white, which will give them an appetizing shine, and sprinkled with unrefined brown sugar, which will add a slight crunchy texture. The cookies are placed on the prepared tray and baked at a low heat until they become golden and fragrant. It is essential to remove them from the tray immediately after taking them out of the oven, to prevent moisture and maintain their crunchy texture. Once cooled, place them on a platter and get ready to indulge in them. One particularly important thing: these cookies can be addictive, so be prepared to share with your loved ones! If you want an even more interesting version, you can sandwich two cookies with a tangy jam, such as apricot, or try a lemon or nut cream, both being delicious combinations. Also, a drizzle of melted chocolate on top will turn these cookies into a true culinary delight. Treat your senses with this simple yet extremely tasty recipe!