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Lemon Biscuits

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"These are good with tea." — Carol

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Original recipe makes 4 - 5 dozen Change Servings

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup butter, melted

1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
2 eggs

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
Sift together dry ingredients. Mix together butter (melted), sugar and extract. Beat in eggs.
Roll dough about 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured board. Cut into squares or rounds and place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.

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I've made these cookies over the last two years and the recipe works great for large cutout cookies! The kids love to roll out the dough and decorate them after. These are supposed to be "tea Biscuits", but I love them rolled out thin and cut with cookie cutters big and small.

—JMARCHANGEL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 18, 2007

This recipe was difficult to roll out whether refigerated or not. It needs more lemon extract.The cookies were hard as a rock.After making them I checked internet resources to be told NEVER MELT butter; it makes cookies too hard which is true!

—pgtu4444

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Nov 01, 2008

These are good if you want a real light dessert or snack -- they are not very sweet. I doubled the lemon extract, which worked out well.

—Kelly

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Oct 19, 2007

made these with my children. Nice simple recipe to follow. you must chill dough in fridge if you want to make shapes with cookie cutters as it was a bit sticky. They tasted lovely - nice with a cup of tea !.Children really loved them . They kept quite nicely in an air tight tin for three days. Would make again. My husband enjoyed his with some vanilla ice cream. Oh and make sure you take them out of oven when EDGES are turning golden brown as they cook faster on the bottom and may burn without you realising!!!!

—Melina

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Jul 22, 2007

My daughters really liked these. The only thing they said was that the lemon taste could have been stronger.So next time I'll increase the extract or use fresh lemon juice. I will be making these again. Thankyou.

—KEZ

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Feb 05, 2007

These are great! It's really just a lemony sugar cookie but that's just what I wanted. The lemon flavor is very mild so next time I might use a little more extract. This ones a keeper!

—kristileab

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Jun 21, 2011

The best. I used part arrowroot flour and part whole wheat. They were just right. I baked them a little longer. Next time, I will experiment with orange extract.

—carolineinon

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Jun 24, 2007

we all liked these biscuits! i didnt change anything. would make again,i love lemon flavoured things. thanks tracey.

—traceym

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Nutrition

Calories
159 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
23.4 g
8%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
6.3 g
10%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
2.3 g
5%

Sodium
89 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Biscuits

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 159
Calories from Fat: 57

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g 10 %
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 89mg 4 %
Potassium 26mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.4g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 2.3g 5 %
** Sugars 10.5g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.