Lemon Wafers
Brighten up your day with these irresistible Lemon Wafers—a delicate, citrus-infused cookie that melts in your mouth with every bite. Perfectly crisp on the edges and tender in the center, these homemade cookies are bursting with zesty lemon flavor thanks to a combination of fresh lemon zest and juice. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe pairs the tangy notes of lemon with a hint of vanilla for a balanced, refreshing sweetness. Whether you're hosting a tea party, looking for a light dessert, or stocking your cookie jar, these simple yet elegant wafers are sure to impress. Bake a batch today and savor the sunny flavors of these delightful lemon cookies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 125 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each one.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the wafers are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to maintain a delicate texture.
Allow the wafers to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.9 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 943 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.6 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | |
*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.
