Lemon-Almond Celebration Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons almond liqueur
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles, for decoration
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Beat in the lemon zest, almond liqueur, rum, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
4. Incorporate Egg Yolks
Add the egg yolks and lemon juice to the mixture and beat well until the mixture is smooth.
5. Mix in Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
6. Shape Cookies
Form the dough into 1-inch balls and gently flatten slightly onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches between each cookie for spreading.
7. Decorate with Sprinkles
Press sprinkles gently onto the tops of each cookie for a festive touch.
8. Bake Cookies
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare Chocolate Drizzle
While the cookies are cooling, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
10. Drizzle Chocolate
Once the cookies are completely cool, use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies in a zigzag pattern. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Total Time
PT35M
35 minutes
Type of Dish
Dessert
Keywords
Lemon cookies, Almond cookies, Chocolate drizzle cookies, Holiday cookies, Celebration desserts, Party snacks, Festive baking, Gourmet cookies, Oven-baked dessert, Easy cookie recipe
Recipe Yield
Feeds 4 adults
Calories
Total Calories: 1600 calories
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