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Meyer Lemon Friendship Cookies
February 02, 2017
There are many, many ways to show family and friends how much you care, but one of my favorite forms of sharing the love is through food.
There are many folks who would agree and with that thought in mind, I am here today to share some quotes, photos and a recipe with you all.
You know why...well cuz I love you too!
I love you even more when you share your sweet comments with me...
"There is no sight on earth more appealing than the sight of a woman making dinner for someone she loves." — Thomas Wolfe
“The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” -Mark Twain
Meyer Lemon Friendship Cookies
prep time: 15 MINScook time: 10 MINStotal time: 25 mins
Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly brown. A light, lemon infused tea type cookie.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon good vanilla
- zest of 6 meyer lemons
- 4 tablespoons meyer lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sweetened toasted shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sugar for rolling cookie dough
INSTRUCTIONS:
Toasted Coconut
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread shredded coconut on a small cookie sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally,until just beginning to brown. Remove from oven and cool.
- Directions For Meyer Lemon Friendship Cookies 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with Bakers Joy. 2.In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 3. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and very fluffy; about 4 minutes. 4. Beat in egg, vanilla. Meyer Lemon zest and juice. 5. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients and toasted coconut into the butter and sugar mixture. 6. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and roll in sugar. Place on prepared cookie sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. 7. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until very lightly browned. 8.Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
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My favorite quote was this one.... "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." ― Charles M. Schulz and I love lemon - agree more is better and it's so good for you. Thanks for sharing this recipe it sounds very tempting!!
ReplyDeleteCarole @ Garden Up Green
I always enjoy some good quotes...I think about them and many other things when I go for my long walks or bike rides.
DeleteYum, Jemma! I pinned this recipe. I love anything lemon.
ReplyDeleteLemon is good and this cookie dough was addicting, but the cookies were tasty too.
DeleteI love lemon! Saving this recipe to make in the very near future! Loved all the quotes as well!
ReplyDeleteLove, love Lemon!! You won't be dissapointed and the toasted coconut added a wonderful flavor and texture to the cookies.
DeleteThe cookies were wonderful! The time together was very special too. Looking forward to many more times. :)
ReplyDeleteI am happy that you liked them! It was a fabulous day!
DeleteWhat a sweet post, no pun intended, haha. Those cookies look amazing! I am a lemon lover, too. Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jemma,
ReplyDeleteThe cookies look so good. Pinning. Happy Thursday. Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Kris
PS: The Ragu's came today. Yum I better get cooking up some pasta. Thank you again sweet friend.
How fun you all got to visit! Those cookies sound wonderful. I love lemon anything!
ReplyDeleteThose sound just great, Jemma! I love Meyer's lemons! They have a much 'brighter' taste than regular lemons. I would make these but leave out the coconut as we have a couple of peeps in the family that are allergic to coconut. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWell thanks a ton, sweet Jemma, now I'm drooling on my keyboard!!
ReplyDeleteThe cookies were fabulous and the company even more so! I had such a lovely time meeting you all and to top it off with a sweet treat made it all the more unforgettable. I'm so glad you shared the recipe here. I can attest with no bias whatsoever to others reading this post that these cookies are fabulous and I loved every bite. I can't wait to make them!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you must have had getting together with the other ladies. I love lemon and have been looking for a good lemon cookie recipe. This is the one I think I have been searching for ever since I had the best lemon cookies when I went to Tallahassee for training. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness...these look way too good! Both my hubby and I love lemon, but we're still not eating any processed sugar, so I'm afraid we'd have to pass on these. I'm going to "pin" the photo and recipe though, because you never know...I might have to make these to take to a party or Easter dinner! And, then of course, I'd at least try one. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love this type of cookie and want to make these soon. I like to eat the dough too.
ReplyDeleteYou said so much here that has inspired me to perhaps write a blog post, but one like I've never wrote before. I've contemplated it, but haven't for fear of getting to personal on social media. But it is SO true that when we find kindred spirits through blogging, we DO love one another in a different way from the conventional.....then to meet up with these friends has got to be such a charge of joy! I so wish I could join you all in Texas, and to meet you and JEANIE! What fun my friend! And those cookies, I will definitely be making those for LEMON is a perfect ingredient!
ReplyDeleteWishing you another joyous day doing what you love. Hugs my dear friend!
I had to double check the recipe to be sure I saw toasted coconut in lemon cookies!? Sounds interesting.....now I have to try them!
ReplyDeleteHi Jemma, how fun to meet up with your blogging friends.!
ReplyDeleteThe cookies look so good and thanks for the recipe to make them. :)
Julie xo
Dear Jemma, what a wonderful recipe. I love Meyer's lemons as the taste is less tarty then others. Thank you for sharing. What a treat to meet up with other Texas ladies. Love the photo and I am sure they all enjoyed your special cookie gift.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful February. Have a great weekend dear friend. xoxo
So nice to meet up with fellow bloggers.
ReplyDeleteLemons are just great in so many different recipes, thank you for sharing this one.
All the best Jan
It always looks and sounds like so much fun when you describe your blogger get togethers. And those cookies...yum! Off to pin!
ReplyDeleteJemma,
ReplyDeleteI love lemon cookies, lemon pie, lemon bars, citrus chicken, ..... oh, then there is lemonade. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I just made snickerdoodles tonight.
Judith
The lemon cookies look so Yummy, Jemma. Wish I had a couple to go with my coffee this morning. Aahh, there's the sweet picture of all you bloggers. I was telling Jeanie that I've only met one blog friend since I started to blog, and she lived in the same town as me and owned a vintage shop. I do wish I could meet more, and wouldn't it be nice to see your lovely face, Jemma. Maybe someday..... These lemon cookies would surely be a great Valentine gift. The icing and sprinkles make them more special.
ReplyDeleteHave a restful weekend.
love, ~Sheri
The Thomas Wolfe quote is wonderful. :)
What a great shot of all you good lookin' gals! You must have had a great day together. The cookies sound delicious! I'm a big fan of lemon in baking, and these sound like a yummy cookie, thanks for sharing your recipe. I always add more lemon than called for as well ;)
ReplyDeleteWendy
Good morning Jemma,
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! I love anything lemon!!! I haven't done as much baking because I am doing the Weight Watcher diet. I miss baking so much, course I miss the eating part too! :( But I definitely have to try these. You all look wonderful in the group photo! what fun you all must have had! Have a great week! xo
Linda
What a sweet post dear Jemma . The cookies look yummy too and I know that your sweet friends enjoyed this sweet treat . Hugs and blessings , Cindy .
ReplyDeleteMeyer lemon is wonderful Jemma. Your cookies look so tempting. I am going to make some lemon cakes this week. Love the group photo and your beautiful vignette. I hope you have a fabulous week. xo
ReplyDeleteYour Meyer lemon cookies look scrumptious! I recognize Stacey in your group photos--it is so nice that all of your ladies can celebrate together from time to time.
ReplyDeleteWell I am a "lemon nut" like you so I know I will enjoy these cookies. What a lovely day you and your blogging friends must have had…nice!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you ladies had a great time! And a perfect ending...HomeGoods!! :-) The cookies look delicious!! Can't wait to give this recipe a try. Love the quotes you chose! Hope you are doing well! Love and hugs!!
ReplyDeleteJemma, I love all things lemon, and this is a very lemony cookie! Much better than anything chocolate could ever dream of being! You, Jeanie and the ladies are among my favorite bloggers in all the blogosphere. Wishing you all the best.
ReplyDeleteJemma, So nice to see you ladies getting together. The cookies look great too. Pinning! Joan-My Cookie Clinic
ReplyDeleteA group of beautiful ladies and lemon cookies ~ how much better could it be? :) I love anything lemon and will definitely make these. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeletexo
Pat