Lemon Cool Whip Cookies are delightfully tangy and irresistibly light, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, these cookies offer a burst of citrus flavor in every bite, balanced by the sweet dusting of castor and icing sugars.
The cool whip isn’t traditionally included in the recipe provided, but the name suggests a light, airy texture akin to what cool whip might contribute to a dessert. Here’s a straightforward recipe to create these lemony delights that will brighten up your cookie jar.
Ingredients
- 300 grams flour
- 110 grams butter, softened
- 120 grams sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 grams baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 45 ml fresh lemon juice
- Castor sugar, for rolling
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter using a mixer until smooth. Add the egg yolks and beat until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the lemon zest and lemon juice along with the sugar, beating again until the mixture is homogeneous and slightly fluffy.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until the dough is compact and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape and Sugar the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Form the dough into balls approximately 3 cm in diameter.
- Roll each ball first in castor sugar, then generously in icing sugar to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange the sugared balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. The cookies should puff up and crack but not turn brown.
- Watch closely and remove from the oven once they are set and lightly golden at the edges.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. This step is crucial as it helps the cookies set without breaking when handled.
- Serve:
- Once cooled, serve these Lemon Cool Whip Cookies as a refreshing treat. They pair wonderfully with tea or a light dessert wine.