Lemon Sand Tarts
These buttery, lemon-infused roll-out cookies are perfect for any occasion! Decorate them with a zesty icing for a beautiful and delicious treat.
Equipment
- 3 Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowls
- wire rack
- Cookie cutters
Ingrediënten
For the cookies:
- 1 cup 224 g nondairy butter
- 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
- ¼ cup 80 g plain, vanilla, or lemon-flavored soy or other nondairy yogurt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract
- 3 cups 375 g all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the icing:
- 3 cups 360 g powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons 45 ml soy or other nondairy milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract
- Food coloring optional
Instructies
Make the cookies:
Prepare the dough:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon extract, mixing well.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix until well combined.
Chill the dough:
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze for later use).
Preheat the oven:
- Set to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Roll and cut:
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
Bake:
- Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Make the icing:
Mix the icing ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, nondairy milk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract.
- Add food coloring if desired.
Decorate:
- Apply the icing to the completely cooled cookies.
- Allow to harden before packaging or storing.
Yield:
- About 36 cookies
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Pair these cookies with a cup of earl grey tea or a lemon-infused herbal tea for a refreshing treat.Wine Advice:
A light, citrusy Riesling or a sparkling Prosecco pairs beautifully with these delicate cookies.Nutritional Information
Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 0.5 g | Sugar: 14 g | Salt: 0.1 g