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.
Portions:36
Preparation Time: 20 minuten
Cooking Time:12 minuten
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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
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      Recipe Category Coockies / Biscuit / Dessert / Gift-Giving
      Country European
      Holliday: Christmas / Easter
      Season: Summer
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