Name: Summer Lemon Cookies
Yield: 25 cookies, depending on size
Ingredients: 300 grams all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon of baking soda; 1 teaspoon of cornstarch; A pinch salt; 100 grams of regular sugar, + 50 grams for rolling; 120 grams of unsalted butter, softened; 113 grams of cream cheese, softened; 1 egg, size L, room temperature; 45 milliliters of fresh lemon juice (I usually need no more than one lemon); 2 teaspoons lemon zest (about half a lemon); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, see here how to make your own

Happy Holidays with these Chocolate Star Cookies!

So, how is your cookie intake? Are you already done with them for 2017? In case you didn’t know, Germans have a special name for the cookies you bake during the holidays. They are called “Plätzchen” whereas everyday cookies are “Kekse”. Does tell you something about how important cookies are during the holiday season, doesn’t it? Two words for cookies, the boring normal ones and the fancy ones for the holidays. And since I love cookies (any for that matter), the holiday season is perfect for a cookie monster like me. Welcome to the Chocolate Star Cookie. This cookie is the star of the sweet combination of vanilla and chocolate – in all its glory.

22/12/2017

Stained Glass Cookies

Let me introduce stained glass cookies to you. Stained what? Yes, you read right. These cookies are both, they are eatable, but they are also super pretty decoration. They will look extra pretty if you hang them in a window or put them on a branch. Because then you will be able to see through the stained glass. I think these cookies are perfect for the season and most definitely a thoughtful gift.

11/12/2017

Linzer Cookies

Yes, I am German and yes, these cookies are one of the most traditional cookies for the holidays. Yet I only got to know them as an adult. That’s because I didn’t grow up in Germany. If you want to learn more about my excuse, read on here. But when I finally had the chance to try these Linzer cookies, they became one of my favorite holiday cookies very quickly. That’s why I had to post a recipe here. I really love the dough, which contains almonds and a lot of butter, sooo good! I also like the holidays spices. Do I need to say anything about jam with a touch of rum? Yum! I can only say, if you haven’t tried them, you have to! They are delicious, I promise.

08/12/2017

Easy Chocolate Raspberry Stars

I had a little bit of chocolate pie pastry left. Originally I hadn’t planned to bake. But, you know, it just happened. So I decided to make these cute little chocolate raspberry stars. Thank God I have so many colleagues I can take my baked goods to, otherwise I would be about 200 pounds! Funnily enough, my colleagues loved them. Isn’t it interesting that the simple recipes are usually the best?

01/11/2017

Summer Lemon Cookies

I think I have mentioned that Germans aren’t that much into cookies. Especially not in summer. But when I brought these Summer Lemon Cookies to work the other day, they were gone within minutes. Even I was a little surprised. Maybe it was because they are full of lemon flavor and you can definitely taste the cream cheese. Since they are rolled in sugar before baking, they have a nice crunchy touch, but are soft in the center. I don’t know. But what I do know is that these cookies are really easy to prepare and do NOT need to sit in the fridge to develop their flavor. You can whip them up in about 20 minutes from start to finish.

Even if it is hot, I promise you, your oven won’t be turned on for too long. So yes, go ahead and makes these delicious friends!

If you are more of a chocolate person, you may enjoy these Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Print Recipe

Summer Lemon Cookies

Serves: 25 cookies, depending on size

Cooking Time: 10min preparation +10min baking

Ingredients

300 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of cornstarch
A pinch salt
100 grams of regular sugar, + 50 grams for rolling
120 grams of unsalted butter, softened
113 grams of cream cheese, softened
1 egg, size L, room temperature
45 milliliters of fresh lemon juice (I usually need no more than one lemon)
2 teaspoons lemon zest (about half a lemon)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, see here how to make your own

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Whisk the flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt in a medium-size bowl. Set aside.

Pour about 50 grams of regular sugar in a small container. Set aside.

Cream the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer for about two minutes, then add 100 grams of sugar and mix one more minute. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and either mix on low or using a wooden spoon until combined.

Roll balls of dough in the size of a walnut and roll in prepared sugar afterwards. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cookies will flatten out slightly. Gently press down each cookie with the bottom part of a glass. Bake the cookies for 10 to 11 minutes, or until very lightly browned on the edges. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Cookies can be kept in an air-tight container for a few days.

I am taking this cookie also to the link party Fiesta Friday.

So which cookie is your favorite in summer?

Merken

04/08/2017

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