Horizon Organic - Dessert Recipes - Crunchy Lemon Butter Cookies

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This recipe makes a big batch and freezes very well, so it's perfect for holiday guests. Rolling the cookies in decorative sugar crystals before baking provides an irresistible crunch.

Yield: 8 Dozen Small Cookies (serving size: 2 cookies)

Prep time: 30 minutes, dough should be chilled overnight

Baking time: 14 - 16 minutes per batch

Difficulty Level: Moderate

1 cup Horizon Organic® butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 Horizon Organic large egg yolk
1 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cup Horizon Organic sour cream
scant 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup large decorative sugar crystals (white or colored)

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll the chilled dough into 3/4-inch diameter balls. Roll the balls in sugar crystals, coating thoroughly. Place balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with foil or parchment paper. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until cookies are firm and the edges barely show the first hint of color. Do not allow cookies to brown.

Crunchy Lemon Butter Cookies keep for up to one week in an airtight container. They can be frozen, sealed airtight, for up to two months.

Calories 72; Protein 0g; Fat 4g; Saturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 30mg; Vitamin A 3% DV

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