If you’re in the mood for a delightful twist on a classic cookie, our Crescent Lemon Cinnamon Cookies are just what you need. These cookies combine the zesty brightness of lemon with the warm spice of cinnamon, all wrapped up in a tender, flaky crescent shape. Perfect for tea time or as a special treat, these cookies are sure to impress with their unique flavor and lovely dusting of icing sugar.
Ingredients
- Lard: 170 ml
- Butter: 200 g
- Sugar: 100 g
- Egg yolk: 1 large
- Lemon peel: 10 ml (2 tsp), finely grated
- Ground cinnamon: 5 ml (1 tsp)
- Cake flour: 240 g (2 cups)
- Icing sugar: 100 g, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lard and butter. Using a wooden spoon, beat them together until well mixed.
- Gradually add the sugar, egg yolk, and lemon peel to the butter mixture, stirring until everything is evenly incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ground cinnamon with the cake flour. Gradually work this dry mixture into the butter mixture with your hands until you form a smooth, manageable dough.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a thick sausage shape. Cut this into discs, then roll each disc into a sausage shape and curve into a half-moon.
- Arrange the shaped dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake until golden, about 8 – 10 minutes.
- Dust with icing sugar: Once baked, gently toss the cookies in a large bowl of icing sugar until well-coated. Arrange the sugar-dusted cookies on a serving dish.
Quick Tips
- Ensure the butter and lard are at room temperature to make mixing easier.
- Rolling the dough in icing sugar while still warm helps it to stick better, giving the cookies a beautifully snowy look.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 300 kcal per cookie
- Servings: 20 cookies
These Crescent Lemon Cinnamon Cookies are not just a joy to bake but also a pleasure to serve. Their light, citrusy aroma paired with the depth of cinnamon offers a comforting yet refreshing flavor that’s hard to resist. Enjoy these little crescents of joy at your next gathering, or simply indulge in a batch all by yourself – after all, every bite is a celebration!
Crescent Lemon Cinnamon Cookies
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 1x
Description
These Crescent Lemon Cinnamon Cookies offer a perfect blend of sweet and tangy with a dash of spice, making them irresistible to anyone with a penchant for nuanced flavors. The light, airy texture combined with the rich aromas of lemon and cinnamon creates a delightful sensory experience that is both comforting and exotic.
Ingredients
170ml lard
200g butter
100g sugar
1 large egg yolk
10ml (2 tsp) lemon peel, finely grated
5ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
240g (2 cups) cake flour
100g icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the lard and butter with a wooden spoon.
Slowly add the sugar, egg yolk and lemon peel, and set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon and flour, and gradually work into the butter mixture with your hands to make a smooth, manageable dough.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough into a thick sausage and cut into discs.
Roll each disc into a sausage and curve into a half-moon shape. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper, and bake until golden, about 8 – 10 minutes.
Place the icing sugar in a large mixing bowl. Once the cookies are baked, very gently place them in the icing sugar. Cover abundantly with the sugar and arrange on a serving dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 300