Lemon Dunking Cookies: Perfect for Your Morning Tea or Coffee
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these lemon-flavored biscuits are easy to make and are a great way to start your morning! Inspired by traditional Italian recipes, these cookies are similar to Paste da Latte, but with a refreshing twist of lemon juice instead of milk.
Notes
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup caster sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg (about 1 ⅓ tablespoons)
- ⅓ cup seed oil (or olive oil)
For the Surface:
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Granulated sugar, to taste
Method
Prepare the Dough:
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. 🥄 - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and sugar together until well combined. Add lemon juice and oil to the mixture and stir. 🍋 - Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Use a fork to mix until combined, then knead with your hands to form a dough. The dough will be slightly sticky but don't worry—no more flour is needed! 🤲
Shape and Bake:
- Shape the Cookies:
With floured hands, take small portions of dough and shape them into biscuits. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie. 🍪 - Add Lemon and Sugar:
Brush each biscuit with lemon juice and sprinkle granulated sugar over the top. 🍋 - Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the biscuits for about 15 minutes. The biscuits should be light in color and crispy on the outside. 🍽️
Serve:
- Cool and Serve:
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack. Serve with your favorite hot beverage and enjoy! ☕🍪