Lemon Zest Biscuits

Styling and Photography by Chay Berger
Food Prep by Leah Hamaoui

Looking for the perfect cookie that will please both young and old? Try these lemon zest biscuits! They’re sweet, yet with that lemony kick that’s sure to please everyone’s palate.

YIELDS 45 COOKIES

• ½ lb (225 g) margarine or shortening
• 1 egg
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups sugar
• 4 cups flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ cup orange juice
• zest of 1 lemon
• ½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Topping

• 2 eggs, for egg wash
• ½ cup sugar
• zest of 2 lemons

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix all ingredients in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment. Do not overmix.