Lemon Glaze Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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200 grams (1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt (use a pinch if using salted butter)
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Grated zest from a lemon
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1 large egg
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3 1/4 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
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4 tablespoons of milk (whole or 2%)
→ Lemon Glaze
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1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 300°F (150°C) and put parchment paper on a big cookie tray.
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In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, lemon zest, salt, and baking powder. Make a small well in the center and pour in the egg, milk, and melted butter. Use a fork to lightly combine, then knead on a flat surface until the dough feels soft and smooth.
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Shape the dough into thin ropes, about 5-6 inches long. Twist them into a loop or tie knots, then place them on the prepared tray with space between.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until their edges lightly brown. Let them cool completely before you glaze.
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Whisk together sifted powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth and thick. Cover cooled cookies with glaze or sprinkle sugar on top as a finishing touch.
# Notes:
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Light olive oil works as a butter substitute
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Stays fresh for about a week in a sealed container at room temperature
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Dough can be frozen for up to three months
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You can bake them at 350°F for 13 minutes instead