Ingredients
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- 1 c. All Purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- yellow food color (optional)
- confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a sheet pan with parchment or a baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, place the flour, lemon zest, sugar and butter.
- Rub the butter into the flour mixture until it is moist and crumbly.
- Add the egg yolk, lemon juice and almond flour and knead until it resembles a smooth dough.
- Add yellow food color, if using, and knead until no streaks remain.
- Divide the dough into 20 equal portions and roll into balls.
- Place on the prepared sheet pan 2 inches apart.
- Bake 16 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and while still hot, dust all sides with confectioners sugar.
Notes
tools
- parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- sheet pan
- mixing bowl
- dusting wand or small sieve (optional)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
