Description
Crescent lemon cinnamon cookies bring zesty warmth to classic holiday baking. Sweet citrus and delicate spice mingle in these elegant crescents that will delight your taste buds with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 240 grams (2 cups) cake flour
- 170 milliliters (6 ounces) lard
- 200 grams (7 ounces) butter
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 10 milliliters (2 teaspoons) lemon peel, finely grated
- 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg yolk
Finishing:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (180°C), creating an ideal baking environment for the delicate crescents.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously cream the lard and butter using a sturdy wooden spoon until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the granulated sugar, carefully separated egg yolk, and finely grated lemon zest into the creamed mixture, blending thoroughly until the ingredients are harmoniously combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the ground cinnamon and all-purpose flour, ensuring a smooth and even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the butter blend, using your hands to knead and develop a cohesive, silky dough that holds its shape without crumbling.
- Dust a clean work surface with a light coating of flour to prevent sticking, then transform the dough into a substantial cylindrical log.
- Slice the log into uniform discs, each representing a potential crescent cookie.
- Gently roll each disc into an elongated shape, then curve into a delicate half-moon configuration, ensuring smooth edges and consistent size.
- Arrange the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving modest spaces between each crescent.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation that signals perfect doneness.
- Prepare a generous bowl of powdered sugar for coating the freshly baked cookies.
- Carefully transfer the warm cookies into the powdered sugar, coating them entirely and delicately to create a sweet, snowy exterior.
- Arrange the sugar-dusted crescents on an elegant serving platter, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain the perfect crescent shape.
- Use fresh lemon zest for a vibrant, bright citrus flavor that complements the warm cinnamon.
- Softened butter and lard at room temperature ensures smooth, easy mixing and better cookie texture.
- Gently dust cookies with powdered sugar while still warm to help the sugar adhere and create a delicate, sweet coating.
- Work on a cool surface to keep the dough firm and easier to shape into elegant crescents.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain their delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg