EASY LEMON GLAZED COOKIES ❤️ Slovenian Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia offers sweetness without calories.

Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites of 3 extra large eggs.

Add the egg yolks to a bowl with 120 grams of sugar and 1 package of vanilla sugar.

Beat the mixture until it becomes frothy and creamy.

Grate one lemon and add the zest to the egg mixture.

Add 200 grams of ground almonds to the mixture and mix until combined.

Sprinkle a board with icing sugar and roll out the dough to a half inch thickness.

Use cookie cutters to cut out heart shapes from the dough.

Place the cookies in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

For the glaze, mix 3/4 cup of icing sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until you achieve a pasty consistency.

Brush the glaze on top of the cooled heart cookies.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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