These Lemon Cookies are a timeless classic from the Betty Crocker collection, featuring the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. With freshly grated lemon rind, lemon juice, and crunchy nuts, these cookies deliver a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a burst of citrus brightness in every bite. Rolled in powdered sugar, they have a delicate, festive appearance, making them ideal for tea parties, holidays, and anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon rind (grated )
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ cup nuts (chopped )
- powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Cream Ingredients
- Cream together shortening, sugar, and grated lemon rind until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Beat in egg, lemon juice, and water until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Step 5: Stir in Nuts
- Fold in chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Shape Cookies
- Form dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
- Place 1 inch apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Step 7: Bake
- Bake for 10–15 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden on top.
Step 8: Roll in Powdered Sugar
- Remove from oven and immediately roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Tips
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar while still warm for best coating (as indicated on the card)
- Add extra grated lemon rind for a stronger lemon flavor
- Substitute part of the shortening with butter for richer taste
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to roll
- Press a nut on top before baking if desired (mentioned on card)
- For extra zing, drizzle a light lemon glaze instead of powdered sugar
- Use parchment if you prefer instead of ungreased pans
- Light golden edges = done; avoid over-baking to keep them tender
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.4mg
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