Holiday Pages 2022: LEMON-ALMOND SOUR CREAM COOKIES

LEMON-ALMOND

SOUR CREAM COOKIES

Ingredients

2-3⁄4 c. All-purpose unbleached flour, sifted

1 1⁄2 tsp. Baking powder

1⁄2 tsp. Baking soda

1⁄2 tsp. Kosher salt

1⁄4 tsp. Ground nutmeg

1/2 c. Unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 c. Lard, at room temperature

1-1⁄2 c. Granulated sugar

1 Large egg

1/2 tbsp. Lemon zest

1 c. Sour cream

1 tsp. Almond extract 

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.

    • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; set aside.

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter, lard, and 1-1/2 cups sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. 

    • Add the egg and beat well. 

    • Blend in sour cream, lemon zest, and almond extract.

    • Gradually add (1/2  cup at a time)  dry ingredients into creamed mixture, blending well. 

 

  • Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 3 inches apart, on parchment lined baking sheets.

    • Sprinkle each with sugar.

    • Bake for 8 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. 

    • Remove from baking sheets; cool on racks. 

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