Nonno Americo and Nonna Ilia

Nonni & Nonna's

Lemon Cookies

October 15, 2017

by Sugar Love Spices for the Italian Centre Shop

In true Italian tradition, these lemon cookies soak up your cappuccino (or milk for kids) and fill your mouth with sweet soft goodness. Perfect for breakfast, and even better as a bedtime snack!

Thanks to Italian grandparents Americo and Ilia for making these for the family and passing on the recipe. 

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Ingredients

Method

SERVINGS: 24 COOKIES. PREP. TIME: 20 Mins. BAKE TIME: 15 Mins. 

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
   
   
2. In another bowl sift flour and baking powder. Set aside.
   
   
3. Grate the sides of the lemon for zest. Cut in half and squeeze juice. 
   
   
4. Crack eggs in a glass bowl & beat with a hand mixer.
   
   
5. When eggs are velvety and smooth add sugar and beat on a high speed.
   
   
6. Add lemon zest and lemon juice, keep beating. 
   
   
7. When mixture is smooth, add canola oil a little at a time and keep beating, until well mixed in.
   
   
8. While still beating, add baking powder/flour mixture to the egg and sugar mixture a little at a time
   
   
9. Blend till it becomes a thick, soft, silky workable batter that you can spoon.
   
   
10. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    
    
11. Scoop a tablespoon of the batter and using your finger, release it from the spoon and onto the parchment. It will form itself as it slowly settles into the baking sheet. You should be able to fit about 12 cookies per baking sheet. Tip: remember to leave some room in between the cookies as they will expand a bit when cooked.
    
    
12. Sprinkle tops with a little granulated sugar. For the kids you can add some decorative coloured sprinkles.
    
    
13. Bake for 15 minutes
    
    
14. Add cappuccino!