Lemon Cookies 08/18/2011
 
My fridge is overflowing with lemons. Hence, the bombardment of lemon treats. In the past week, I've managed to make three different batches of lemon cookies - all delicious. I'd thought that I found the one until I got flooded with rave reviews about these two recipes. So for those of you who requested them (because I'm that sort of gal; always giving, rarely taking) and those who think I'm an "awesome cook & fabulous baker", you make my day. 

Now, on to lemon goodness. If you like mellow undertones of lemon then you may enjoy Lemon Tea Cookies. They are soft, chewy and have a very mild lemon flavor that perfectly compliments a hot cup of tea or coffee. On the other hand, some of us prefer a cookie with zing or pizzazz, sort of like a party in your mouth. If you like a strong lemon flavor then you might like Lemon Sunshine Cookies. Both recipes are delicious. They did not last 24 hours in my kitchen (because I kept eating them and because hubby claimed he had to taste each batch twice to make sure they have been thoroughly reviewed). Did I mention my sordid affair with the exercise bike? I swear the darn thing stares me down every time I pass by it.


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Lemon Tea Cookies
Yields 4.5 dozen

3/4 cup dairy free margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 Tbsp corn syrup
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling dough)

In a medium bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in applesauce, lemon juice, zest and corn syrup. Stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Place dough in plastic wrap and chill in freezer for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, drop chilled dough into remaining sugar and roll to coat. Place on prepared cookie sheet two inches apart. Bake for 10 to12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes then transfer to wire rack to continue cooling.

Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)
Calories 63.92, Total Fat 2.59g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 67.02mg, Potassium 9.61mg, Total Carbohydrates 10.03g, Fiber 0.23g, Sugar 5.78g, Protein 0.53g

Nutrition analysis is approximate and will vary depending on exact ingredients used. Calculations are based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet. Nutritional Facts are obtained from Radium Technologies' Living Cookbook. However, Allergymom.ca has no affiliation with Radium Technologies and does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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Lemon Sunshine Cookies
Yields 3.5 dozen

1 box lemon flavor cake mix, without pudding (dairy & egg free such as Added Touch)
2 Tbsp dairy free sour cream
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup icing sugar (for rolling dough)


Pour cake mix into the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, zest and oil until well blended and no lumps remain. Place in plastic wrap and chill in freezer for one hour. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, drop chilled dough into icing sugar and roll to coat. Place on prepared cookie sheet two inches apart. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until the middle is set. Let cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes then transfer to wire rack to continue cooling.

Note: Lemon Sunshine Cookies are very delicate and can easily burn. Keep an eye on them while in the oven and remove them as soon as the edges are pale pink because they will continue to bake on the sheet as they settle.

Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)
Calories 78.16, Total Fat 3.38g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 83.4mg, Potassium 18.33mg, Total Carbohydrates 11.64g, Fiber 0.23g, Sugar 8.32g, Protein 0.64g

Nutrition analysis is approximate and will vary depending on exact ingredients used. Calculations are based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet. Nutritional Facts are obtained from Radium Technologies' Living Cookbook. However, Allergymom.ca has no affiliation with Radium Technologies and does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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