Lemon cookies

Name: Lemon cookies
Ingredients: 350 g wheat flour; 100 g sugar; 5 g baking powder; zest of 3 lemons (30 g); juice of 1 large lemon (70 ml); 1 tsp orange powder (optional); 75 g palm oil; 50 ml cold water; 30-50 g wheat flour (for shaping)

Dessert - Lemon cookies by Antonela L. - Recipia

This dessert is made from simple ingredients and does not require eggs, milk, or butter. They are vegan cookies with a clear lemon flavor, slightly crunchy and perfect when you want something sweet without a long list of ingredients. The dough also includes a bit of orange powder, if you have it on hand. I would make the full amount right away, as they disappear quite quickly. Quick Info Preparation time: not specified exactly; the dough needs 30 minutes of resting Baking time: 8-10 minutes for each tray Total time: 30 minutes of resting, plus kneading, shaping, and baking Servings: number not specified and depends on the size of the cookies Difficulty: easy Recipe type: vegan cookies, lemon dessert Ingredients 350 g wheat flour 100 g sugar 5 g baking powder Grated zest from 3 lemons, about 30 g 70 ml lemon juice, obtained from one large lemon 1 tablespoon of orange powder, optional 75 g palm oil 50 ml cold water 30-50 g wheat flour, for rolling and shaping the dough For quicker mixing, the sugar can be ground before being added to the dough. The orange powder is optional, so the cookies can also be made without it. The amount of flour used for shaping can vary, depending on how easy the dough is to work with. Preparation method 1. Prepare the dough Sift the 350 g of flour into a large bowl. Add the sugar, orange powder, baking powder, and grated lemon zest. Mix the dry ingredients until evenly distributed. Then pour in the cold water, palm oil, and lemon juice. Mix first with a spoon until the mixture comes together, then knead the dough for 2-3 minutes. The dough should be homogeneous and easy to roll out. If needed during shaping, gradually use the 30-50 g of flour set aside. 2. Let the dough rest Cover the bowl and let the dough sit for 30 minutes. This step is included in the recipe and helps the dough become easier to roll out. 3. Roll out the dough Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Divide the dough into two pieces. Roll each piece into a sheet about 0.5-1 cm thick. The chosen thickness influences the final texture, so the sheets should be rolled out as evenly as possible. 4. Cut the cookies Cut the dough into rectangular strips about 7-8 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. They do not all need to be perfectly identical, but keeping similar sizes helps with even baking. Transfer the cookies to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them. 5. Bake the cookies Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes. The exact duration depends on how browned you prefer them. Check them towards the end of the interval, especially if the sheet was rolled out thinner. Remove the tray from the oven when the cookies have reached the desired level of browning. Why I make this recipe often I love that the dough comes together quickly and uses basic ingredients. The lemon flavor is well-defined thanks to the grated zest and fresh juice, and the orange powder can be added when I want a slightly more complex flavor. They are also useful for days when you're looking for a vegan dessert without special ingredients. Plus, the strip shape is easy to achieve without needing cookie cutters or complicated shaping. Tips Grate only the yellow part of the lemon zest. The white part can taste bitter and is not suitable for this recipe. Use juice from one large lemon, in the indicated amount of 70 ml. If the lemon is smaller and does not provide enough juice, the amount should be measured before adding. Do not add all the flour for shaping at once. Add it gradually, just enough to roll out the dough without it sticking excessively. A thickness of 0.5-1 cm is quite wide. For thinner cookies, roll the sheet towards the lower limit and monitor baking starting from 8 minutes. If the sugar is ground beforehand, it will mix more easily into the dough. Substitutions The orange powder can be omitted. It is the only ingredient mentioned as optional in the recipe. There is no recommended substitute for palm oil in the original recipe, so to maintain proportions, it is best to use it in the specified amount. The flour used for shaping is part of the additional 30-50 g and should not be automatically added to the base mixture. Variations You can change the shape of the cookies while keeping the same thickness and baking steps. In the basic recipe, they are cut into rectangles of 7-8 cm by 2-3 cm. For a more pronounced lemon flavor, keep the amounts of zest and juice indicated in the recipe. If you eliminate the zest or reduce the juice, the flavor will be less evident. The orange powder can be used or not, depending on what you have available. Without it, the cookies remain vegan cookies with a lemon flavor. Serving ideas The cookies can be served plain, after being removed from the oven and allowed to cool to a suitable temperature for consumption. They are suitable alongside tea, coffee, or a warm drink, especially when you want a simple dessert without cream or decoration. Frequently asked questions How long should the dough rest? The dough should be left covered for 30 minutes. This is the resting time indicated in the recipe. Can I omit the orange powder? Yes. The orange powder is optional. The cookies can be made with just lemon, without changing the other quantities. At what temperature are the cookies baked? The oven is preheated to 180 degrees Celsius, and the cookies are baked for 8-10 minutes. How do I know when they are done? The time depends on how browned you prefer them. Check them after 8 minutes and remove the tray when the cookies have reached the desired level of browning. Is it necessary to grind the sugar? It is not mandatory, but grinding the sugar helps with faster homogenization of the ingredients. Nutritional values The values below are estimates for the entire amount of dough and may vary depending on the type of flour, oil used, exact amount of orange powder, and water loss during baking. For the entire recipe, without calculating the flour used additionally for shaping, the estimate is approximately: 2,350 kcal 370-375 g carbohydrates 34-36 g protein 75-78 g fat The cookies do not have a fixed number in the original recipe, so the values for one piece cannot be accurately calculated without knowing how many cookies result. For an estimate per serving, divide the total values by the number of pieces obtained. Storage and reheating After baking, the cookies should be allowed to cool, then stored in a closed container at room temperature. Because they do not have cream or filling, they can be stored as dry cookies, provided they are kept away from moisture. Reheating is not necessary. If you want to consume them warm, it is sufficient to let them sit for a little after baking before serving.

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