Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemon and sweet cherries with this simple yet mouthwatering recipe for Delicious Lemon Cherry Cookies. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, combining the bright tang of lemon with bursts of cherry flavor in every bite. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1–2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup dried cherries, chopped (or substitute with candied cherries)
For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional, for consistency)
- Extra chopped cherries for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the dough
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture, and beat until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 2: Chill the dough
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Step 3: Bake the cookies
TO CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE PLEASE SEE PAGE 2
Pages: 1 2
