Lemon crinkle cookies
Crackle-like cookies are very eye-catching and are ideal for special events. A tray with these delicacies in different colors could be the solution for an innovative and eye-catching presentation.
After preparing them, I assure you that you will make them every time you have the opportunity. Their indented surface and rocky appearance makes them even more interesting. If we add some color to that appearance, the result will be great.
These cookies can be given any flavor, even if the appearance is the same. As a result, you will have cookies that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are great for any event or for Friendship Day that is already quite close.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
240 grams of sifted all-purpose flour.
Powdered sugar to decorate.
1 egg.
100 grams of sugar.
3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
80 grams of butter.
1 tablespoon of baking powder.
Cookies.
Preparation
Combine the lemon zest with the butter and sugar. This time use a palette to mix everything.
It is recommended that the butter is at room temperature so that it can be mixed without melting. This will result in a dough.
Then add the lemon juice, egg, flour and baking powder. These last sifted.
Combine with encircling movements until the appearance and texture are smooth.
When finished, cover with a cloth and wait for it to rest for at least 20 minutes. If you consider that there is a little more left, you can serve what is due and take the rest to the freezer.
When the time is up, prepare the trays where you want to cook them by placing a layer of kitchen paper.
Now preheat the oven to 180 °C.
Take the dough and shape them into the shape you want. Try to work all the dough in similar portions.
Now, to give them a cracked appearance, take a toothpick and make irregular marks. Make sure they are a bit deep.
Bake for 15 minutes so they take on a golden appearance.
At the end of the time, you just have to take it out and wait for it to cool down a bit before taking it out of the mold.
Prepare a little flour and powdered sugar on a plate so that when you have the cookies, you pass them through the flour and sugar to give them a contrasting appearance.
Take the cookies to the tray. Place them with a little separation so that they can grow without problem And that's it!
These delicacies can be eaten with coffee or a cup of milk. As you will see, it is very easy to prepare these cookies with a crackled appearance.
Some fun variations
If you decide to make them for a children's party or just to make them different, you can add food coloring or ingredients that change the color of the dough.
When you give the final finish with powdered sugar you will take on a totally stunning appearance.
You can make them any shape you want, but as spheres they look great. If you want you can use cutters and then make them look crackled.
You can give them the look of crackles in specific parts and they will also look amazing.
Dare to prepare this fun recipe making a totally innovative presentation to your desserts.