Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

• The soft, cake-like texture and delicious flavor of fresh lemon combine to create these delicious Italian Lemon Drop Cookies, or Angienetti. Vegetable oil, sugar, milk, eggs, baking powder, butter, flour, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and yellow food coloring are the main ingredients.

A Lemon Love Affair

One beautiful day, I came discovered a recipe for lemon drop cookies that my Italian family has been making for centuries. Every taste took me back to my Nonna’s kitchen, where laughing and the smell of lemon filled the air. I started baking these cookies as a means of honoring her memory and bringing joy and memories to every batch. These lemony treats are little joy and nostalgia capsules rather than merely cookies.

Why Italian Lemon Drop Cookies Stand Out

🌖Lemon Fresh: Each mouthful delivers an unparalleled burst of lemon flavor.

🌖 Easy & Quick: These cookies are a quick remedy for sweet cravings, requiring only 28 minutes for prep and cooking.
🌼 Adaptable & Enjoyable: Ideal for get-togethers, afternoon tea, or a straightforward family treat.
🌼 Visual Appeal: These cookies are as visually stunning as they are tasty, thanks to their vivid yellow color and lemon zest topping.

Italian Lemon Drop Cookies: Ingredients Breakdown

Essentials at a Glance:

• Sugar and oil provide the base for a smooth, velvety feel.
  Eggs and milk: Bind the dough and give it richness.
  Lemon Extract: The main ingredient that gives it a citrus kick.
  Baking powder and flour: Gives things structure and fluff.
  Essential ingredients for the creamy frosting are butter and powdered sugar.
  Heavy Cream: To create a velvety, rich icing.
  Food coloring: Adds a warm, welcoming hue.
  

The Making of Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

Immerse yourself in the joy of baking these delightful cookies. Here’s a detailed guide to each step:

1. To make the batter, first combine together the eggs, milk, sugar, oil, and lemon extract until they become creamy. This forms the foundation for your cookie dough.
2. Ingredients for the Dry: Sift the flour and baking powder together, then stir them slowly into the wet mixture. The texture of the dough should be soft and sticky.
3. Shaping: To shape consistent dough dollops that are ready to bake, use a cookie scoop.
4. Baking: The cookies are ready to chill after a brief bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Regarding the Icing:
6. icing Combine: Blend together butter, cream, powdered sugar, and lemon extract. Use food coloring to get the desired color.
7. Decoration: Apply the yellow frosting to the cookies after they have cooled.
8. Last Touch: Before storing, let the frosting harden. Although they are best eaten fresh, these cookies can be successfully preserved.

Preserving the Lemon Goodness

Italian Lemon Drop Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container, layered with wax paper. For longer storage, freeze them unfrosted. Thaw and frost before serving for a just-baked experience!

Customizing Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

• Flavor Twists: For a distinct flavor profile, replace the lemon extract with either orange or almond extract.
• Vegan-Friendly: Use egg alternatives, plant-based milk, and vegan butter.
• Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free blend in place of ordinary flour.
• Color Play: For a unique twist, use different natural food colorings.
• Adjustment for Sweetness: Use a sugar substitute or lessen the sugar if you’d rather it be less sweet.
• These Italian Lemon Drop Cookies are more than simply a recipe; they’re an exploration of the essence of Italian baking, where each cookie is a work of art that must be enjoyed and every ingredient has a backstory.