Lemon Thins
Delicate, crisp, and bursting with citrusy brightness, these Lemon Thins are the ultimate treat for lemon lovers. Perfectly balancing sweetness with a zesty tang, these wafer-thin cookies are crafted with a harmonious blend of fresh lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and real vanilla extract. Their light texture is achieved with a touch of cornstarch, ensuring they practically melt in your mouth with every bite. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these quick and easy cookies are ideal for tea time, a light dessert, or anytime snacking. Serve these irresistible lemon cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container to enjoy their bright, refreshing flavors for days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 125 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 125 grams all-purpose flour
- 15 grams cornstarch
- 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 bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough is smooth and slightly soft. Avoid overmixing.
Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers to create thin disks.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain pale.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Lemon Thins with tea, coffee, or on their own for a refreshing treat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.9 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.7 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 1059 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.1 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5% | |
*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.
