Lemon and jelly cookies

Name: Lemon and jelly cookies - Tudorita K.
Ingredients: 130g butter; 250g white flour; 100g powdered sugar; juice and zest of one lemon; 1 tsp baking soda dissolved in lemon juice; a pinch of salt; fruit jelly

Dessert - Lemon and jelly cookies by Tudorita K. - Recipia

Lemon and jelly cookies are made from a delicate dough, with butter, powdered sugar, and fresh lemon flavor. The dough is soft and can be easily shaped using a cookie press or a piping bag. A little fruit jelly or Turkish delight is placed on top, and then the cookies are baked quickly, for about 10 minutes. They are very delicate right after baking, so they should be left to cool before being moved. Quick info Total time: not specified exactly; ingredients need to be kept at room temperature for a few hours, then preparation and baking follow Preparation time: not specified in the original recipe Baking time: about 10 minutes Servings: the number of cookies depends on their size and is not specified Difficulty: easy Recipe type: delicate cookies, suitable for tea, coffee, and Christmas dessert platters Ingredients 130 g soft butter A pinch of salt 100 g powdered sugar 250 g white flour A pinch of baking soda, quenched with lemon juice Juice and grated zest of one lemon Fruit jelly, for decoration and filling Turkish delight, if you prefer to use it instead of jelly Preparation method 1. Take the butter, eggs if they were needed (but they are not used here), and the other ingredients out of the fridge or pantry so that they reach room temperature. The recipe specifically mentions that the ingredients should be left out for a few hours before preparation. The butter should be soft to mix easily with the sugar. 2. Place the soft butter in a bowl. Add the pinch of salt and powdered sugar, then mix until you get a fluffy, light-colored mixture. 3. Add the flour and the baking soda quenched with lemon juice. Mix well so that the ingredients incorporate without leaving dry portions. 4. Finally, add the grated zest and lemon juice. Continue mixing until the dough becomes homogeneous. The mixture should be soft, not too stiff, so that it can be placed in the cookie press or piping bag. 5. Prepare a tray and cover it with baking paper. Transfer the dough into the cookie press or piping bag and form small cookies directly on the tray. Do not make them too big, as they are delicate and can break more easily when handled. 6. Place a small dollop of fruit jelly on each cookie. If using Turkish delight, place a suitable piece. The amount of jelly is not specified, so it is enough to use just enough to decorate each cookie without overloading it. 7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven at medium heat for about 10 minutes. The time may vary slightly depending on the oven and the size of the cookies, but they should not be left in the oven for too long. 8. Remove the tray from the oven and let the cookies cool on a rack. Handle them carefully, especially while they are warm. They are extremely delicate and can break easily if lifted immediately from the tray. 9. After cooling, the cookies can be dusted with sugar if you want them sweeter. They are served plain, alongside tea or coffee. Why I make the recipe often It is a simple recipe with few ingredients and a dough that prepares quickly once the butter has softened. The lemon changes the flavor of an ordinary cookie, and the jelly adds a sweet and colorful center. The cookies are also suitable when you want to prepare several types of desserts for holidays without using a long list of ingredients. Another advantage is that the dough can be shaped into small portions, making the cookies suitable for serving alongside a cup of tea or coffee. However, it must be noted that their very delicate texture requires a bit of attention after baking. Tips The butter should be soft, not hard, as otherwise, it will mix more difficultly with the powdered sugar. Bringing the ingredients to room temperature helps achieve a homogeneous mixture. Do not add extra flour just because the dough is soft. The recipe calls for a mixture that is not too stiff, which can be placed in the cookie press or piping bag. The cookies bake for only about 10 minutes at medium heat. Check them according to your oven, without leaving them too long, as they can lose their delicate texture. Do not try to move them immediately after baking. Let them cool on a rack, as they are very fragile while warm. Substitutions The fruit jelly can be replaced with Turkish delight, as mentioned in the original recipe. No other substitutions for butter, flour, sugar, or lemon are indicated, and changing them can alter the dough's texture. Variations You can choose between fruit jelly and Turkish delight, depending on what you have on hand. The shape of the cookies can be changed by using a cookie press or piping bag, but the dough must remain soft enough to be shaped. For a sweeter version, the cooled cookies can be dusted with sugar. If you use jelly, the final taste will also depend on the type of fruit in it, but the base of the recipe remains the same: butter, lemon, and delicate dough. Serving ideas The cookies can be placed on a platter and served with tea or coffee. They are also suitable for holiday tables, including Christmas cookie platters. They can be served plain or dusted with sugar after they have completely cooled. Frequently asked questions Why is it important for the butter to be at room temperature? Soft butter mixes more easily with powdered sugar and helps achieve a fluffy mixture. If it is too hard, the mixture forms more slowly, and the dough will not be as homogeneous. Can I use just jelly or just Turkish delight? Yes. The recipe mentions both fruit jelly and Turkish delight as options for the topping. You can use either one, depending on your preference and what you have available. Why do the cookies break after baking? The cookies are very delicate, and immediately after baking, they have a fragile structure. If they are detached or moved while still hot, they can break. Let them cool on a rack before handling them. How long should they be baked? The recipe indicates about 10 minutes in the preheated oven at medium heat. The exact duration may vary depending on the oven and the size of the cookies, so it is good to keep an eye on them towards the end of baking. Nutritional values The values are approximate and refer to the basic ingredients in the recipe. The amount of jelly and the final number of cookies are not specified, so it is not possible to calculate the value for a single piece accurately. For the entire dough, excluding jelly or Turkish delight, it results in approximately: 2,250 kcal 107 g fat 290 g carbohydrates 26 g protein These values are approximate and can vary depending on the type of butter, flour, and powdered sugar used. For an estimate per cookie, the total should be divided by the number of cookies obtained, and then the calories from jelly or Turkish delight should be added. Storage and reheating Once completely cooled, the cookies can be stored in a closed container at room temperature. Because they are very fragile, place them carefully and avoid putting anything heavy on top. The recipe does not specify an exact shelf life. There is no need to reheat them. They are served at room temperature, and heating them may make them even harder to handle. Tags: cookies, lemon cookies, jelly cookies, Christmas recipes

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