Lemon cooler cookies are sooooooo delicious. I remember when I first ate one I had never had a cookie dusted with powder sugar, and packed with lemon zest. They were called Sunshine Lemon Coolers. Best cookies ever. The cookie to me taste like a lemon short cake cookie, not too sweet, and just the right amount of lemon tart flavor. The girl scouts came out the a lemon cooler reduced fat, they were pretty good too.
Lemon coolers are not just for the girl scouts anymore. Unfortunately, they are no longer sold by the girl scouts. Have no fear if you are a lemon lover then this is the recipe for you.
The recipe is simple and easy to whip up a batch of these delicious cookies.
If you are a lemon lover you may want to try these recipes too Lemon pound cake or Blueberry lemon pound cake, they are just as delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to store Lemon Coolers cookies?
Using an airtight container the cookies can be stored at room temperature up to 5 days.
How long can I keep left over dough in the freezer?
Cookie dough can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer up to 3 months.
Why should I chill cookie dough before baking?
Chilling the dough first helps in the baking process from spreading when baking. Room temperature dough will spread faster, the fat in the chilled dough takes longer to melt.
Ingredients Lemon Cooler Cookies
1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup powder sugar
5-6 packets True lemon crystalized lemon
zest of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp lemon extract
Let's Cook!
Preheat oven 375°F
In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder, cornstarch, and baking soda. Set the mixture to the side.
In a second bowl add the wet ingredients: the butter, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon extract, and the egg yolk. Blend well by hand or an electric mixer on medium for about 2 minutes. Until smooth
Add the dry flour mixture in batches with the wet mixture until the cookie dough is blended well.
Repeat until both wet and dry are blended well
In a small mixing bowl add the powder sugar and crystalized lemon packets. Set to the side.
Spray the cookie sheet with non stick spray. roll the cookie dough into small balls. Set the cookie sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the dough to get cold.
Place the cookie sheet in the 325° F oven for 11 to 14 minutes or until slightly golden. Allow to cool before coating them in the powder sugar mixture.
Bon Appetit, ENJOY!
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