Lemon Semolina Cookies
Brighten up your baking with these irresistibly soft and zesty Lemon Semolina Cookies! Infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh lemon zest and juice, these cookies strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. The addition of semolina gives them a unique texture—delicately crisp on the outside with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, these sunny treats are ideal for tea time, dessert spreads, or indulging any citrus craving. Whether paired with coffee or enjoyed on their own, these Lemon Semolina Cookies are a refreshing twist on classic baked goods that will have everyone reaching for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 80 grams Semolina
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, egg, and fresh lemon juice to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well-combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, semolina, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each dough ball with the back of a spoon or your palm to create a disc shape.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain pale and soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your lemon semolina cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.4 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.9 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 1168 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.5 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
