Maggianos is one of the restaurants that serves the best lemon cake dessert. A lemon cake that tastes amazing. It tastes zesty and sweet while being shaped in a unique model. Not only does it taste attractive, but its charming shape makes many people like it. Ok, here we will share you how to make Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies at home which are certainly no less interesting than other lemon cookies providers.
With just simple ingredients and steps, you can make this earth’s favorite lemon cake. I usually make the shape like a crescent moon, apart from being cute this also looks different and interesting. Believe me, the taste of the lemon cake we make is just as delicious as the one provided by Maggiano.
What are Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies?
Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies are yummy cookies from the famous restaurant Maggiano. Everyone loves the taste and it really appeals to the appetite. The taste is between sweet and sour and of course this taste will be many people’s favorite. It is shaped like a crescent moon and this is unique and gives it a different feel.
Making Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies requires preparing several ingredients, including: Lemon, sugar, butter and flour.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Soften 1 cup unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar as much as 1/2 cup
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for sprinkling, according to individual preferences
Kitchen Equipment Needed
To make your work easier in making Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies, you should prepare several kitchen equipment that supports your work.
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Hand or stand mixer
- Zester or grater
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheets
- Wire racks
How to Make Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies?
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar, until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until mixed well or combined.
- Add flour and salt little by little, stir until the dough becomes smooth.
- Then roll the dough into small balls, gently flattening them until the shape becomes a half moon.
- Then place the shaped cake in a baking pan that has been lined with baking paper. Leave a little space between each cake to allow for good air flow.
- Bake in the oven at the prepared temperature, bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges of the cake turn golden yellow.
- Let the cake cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- When cool, sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar to add sweetness.
Tips
- Before beating with sugar, make sure your butter is cool to room temperature.
- For the best taste, use fresh orange juice and fresh orange peel and not the packaged variety.
- If the dough seems too soft, or because your kitchen is warm, then put it in the refrigerator for a while before forming it into a cake.
- Leave enough space between each cake on the baking sheet so that air flow is even and the cakes bake perfectly.
- Always pay attention to your cake so it doesn’t burn.
What to Pair with Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies?
Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies can be paired with dessert or with various delicious drinks of your choice. You can combine it with rich chocolate brownies or strawberry cake. This presentation will make the sweet taste of the lemon cookies match perfectly.
As a drink, you can serve a glass of iced tea, fruit-based drinks are always the right choice when enjoying food. If you like milkshakes, then this is also the right match. The presence of refreshing drinks such as Rusa Drink, Raspberry Leaf Tea Drink, Iced Raspberry Leaf Tea, Black Superman Drink, Malibu Barbie drink, Buffalo Wild Wings Henny Hustle, Psychedelic Frog Drink, or Texas Roadhouse Peach Fuzz will add to the delicious taste of Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies.
FAQs for Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes, if you want to use salted butter, pay attention to the salt level you use in the recipe, this can be adjusted so that it doesn’t become salty.
How long do these cookies stay fresh?
This cake can last a week if stored in an airtight container and placed indoors. For longer storage you can freeze it.
How to prevent cake from spreading too much when baking?
Chilling the dough before shaping and baking will prevent excessive spreading. Before baking, make sure you have preheated the oven to the required temperature.
Can I add nuts or chocolate chips to the dough?
Yes, you can add chocolate chips to the mixture to add flavor and texture. Before forming the cake, fold it gently.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Soften 1 cup unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar as much as 1/2 cup
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for sprinkling, according to individual preferences
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar, until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until mixed well or combined.
- Add flour and salt little by little, stir until the dough becomes smooth.
- Then roll the dough into small balls, gently flattening them until the shape becomes a half moon.
- Then place the shaped cake in a baking pan that has been lined with baking paper. Leave a little space between each cake to allow for good air flow.
- Bake in the oven at the prepared temperature, bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges of the cake turn golden yellow.
- Let the cake cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- When cool, sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar to add sweetness.