English Lemon Biscuits-Cookies

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Delicious English Lemon Biscuits-Cookies recipe with a zesty twist

by The Chefin Biscuits

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	225 g butter
	110 g caster sugar
	275 g plain flour
	1 un-waxed lemon , zest of

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

165

Sugar

Fat

11g

English Lemon Biscuits-Cookies are a classic recipe that uses simple ingredients to create a zesty treat. These biscuits-cookies are a type of shortbread cookie that incorporate the tangy flavour of lemon zest. They are perfect for an afternoon tea, a sweet snack or as a dessert. The lemon zest in this recipe makes these cookies refreshing and perfect for the summer. You can bake them in various shapes and sizes with the cookie cutters of your choice. This recipe is perfect for cookie lovers or those who are looking to satisfy their sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 180°C.
2.	Combine butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until fluffy.
3.	Add plain flour and lemon zest to the butter mixture and combine until the dough comes together.
4.	Turn the dough out onto the surface and roll it out until it's about 1cm thick.
5.	Cut out the dough with cookie cutters and place the cookies on a lined baking tray.
6.	Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on the edges.
7.	Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

PROS

These English Lemon Biscuits-Cookies are easy to make and require only a few ingredients.

The zesty lemon flavour makes them a refreshing treat for an afternoon snack or as a dessert.

CONS

These cookies are not particularly healthy as they are high in sugar and fat.

Therefore, they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lemon contains high levels of Vitamin C, which helps to improve the immune system and prevent diseases.
Moreover, lemon juice is an excellent source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure.