Lemon Springerle
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable cooking spray
- Beat eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until pale (5 minutes). Gradually add sugar, and beat 5 additional minutes. Add lemon rind and anise extract; beat well.
- Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture, beating well. Cover and chill dough at least 3 hours.
- Let dough stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Divide dough into thirds. Place 1 portion of dough on a floured surface; roll to 1/4" thickness. Lightly spray mold with cooking spray. Place dough over mold; press firmly and evenly to imprint dough. Trim excess dough around rectangle. Invert onto a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
- Let cookies stand, uncovered, in a cool, dry place 1 hour to set design. (Cookies should appear slightly crusted.)
- Bake at 225u0b0 for 2 1/2 hours or until light yellow, but not golden. Cool completely on pan. Carefully remove from parchment paper.
eggs, sugar, lemon rind, lemon extract, flour, baking powder, vegetable cooking spray
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/lemon-springerle (may not work)