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I left out the walnuts...just a personal preference. Will definitely make them again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ukiebaker"},"reviewBody":"
I only use unsalted butter, so I added a scant 1\/4 tsp salt to the dough recipe. One of my favorite cookies is lemon ginger, so the second time I made these cookies, I added 3 tablespoons of finely diced crystalized ginger to the filing and since I didn't have any oranges, I used lemon zest instead of the orange zest and omitted the walnuts. I also found that it is easier to leave the dough into a roll rather than reshape into a block. Round ones were just as yummy as the squares.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Joanne352"},"reviewBody":"I have made these several times and are one of my go to favorites. Yes, they are a bit time time consuming but so worth it. Perfect for lemon lovers and not too sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jan700"},"reviewBody":"These were a huge success at the 2019 Christmas Cookie Exchange with my book club. I plan to make them again this year for friends. They are light and perfectly lemon. They're worth the effort.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"_nlfPA"},"reviewBody":"I made these cookies for a bridal shower and the ladies loved them. The only thing I did differently was to use lemon curd between the cookies instead of the filling in the recipe.They are delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kh33"},"reviewBody":"My favourite. They will literally melt in your mouth. I put the dough in saran wrap, shape a log, and then put in fridge for a couple hours before slicing. To save time, I just ice the cookies instead of making sandwiches. Note: I found these taste better and last longer if kept in the fridge.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cindiak"},"reviewBody":"I love these cookies. I personally leave out the walnuts and skip the filling. The cookies are delicious on their own and freeze well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Betty K"},"reviewBody":"I made these for my wedding and they were a hit. They have just the perfect lemon flavouring. WONDERFUL!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kate"},"reviewBody":"I'm not an expert baker but I'm not a novice either. This dough was a nightmare. I don't care how good they taste, I won't be trying this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Megan"},"reviewBody":"I loved these cookies! I made them for my family and they also loved them. My mom actually got me a recipe book and that is where I got the recipe, but it is still good.????","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Calandria"},"reviewBody":"Every year I put together a box of cookies for our neighbours and family members. I found these in a taste of home cookie book I received several years ago and fell in love with the buttery lemon taste. I'm happy to say these cookies are once again included in my cookie box","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"suefalk"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! A shortbread cookie that packs a lemony punch! Personally, I don't think it needs the walnuts, but to each his own. I would definitely make these again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karenlg"},"reviewBody":"I loved these bite size cookies! They were a little time consuming but were so worth the work. The yummy filling is the perfect compliment to the shortbread cookie . I did double the recipe and I'm so glad i did :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hwheaton"},"reviewBody":"These cookies are simply delicious, and worth the effort. The recipe is excellent as is; for my second go-round, I ground up a teaspoon of dried lavender and mixed it in with the flour\u2014just for something a little bit different. These actually get better after sitting in a cookie tin for a couple of days!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-05-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"deannms"},"reviewBody":"Definitely worth a little work! I love to make these for showers and special parties!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Gluttongoose"},"reviewBody":"These look really scrummy ! 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I don't care how good they taste, I won't be trying this again.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2020 05:09","GUID":"7de9fbe96f6348d6b70f2cbf87a6e27f","MemberId":9896211,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Kate","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2020 05:09"},{"Comment":"I love these cookies. I personally leave out the walnuts and skip the filling. The cookies are delicious on their own and freeze well.","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/15\/2020 15:29","GUID":"2C4FC28F356394A359C90DD5A35FDF75","MemberId":221828,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cindiak","SubmittedDate":"12\/15\/2020 15:29"},{"Comment":"Delicious! A shortbread cookie that packs a lemony punch! Personally, I don't think it needs the walnuts, but to each his own. I would definitely make these again.","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"06\/19\/2019 18:24","GUID":"54FAD127A9EA4AFA8CE25524E2E774CA","MemberId":6736080,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"suefalk","SubmittedDate":"06\/19\/2019 18:24"},{"Comment":"
Every year I put together a box of cookies for our neighbours and family members. I found these in a taste of home cookie book I received several years ago and fell in love with the buttery lemon taste. I'm happy to say these cookies are once again included in my cookie box<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2017 13:19","GUID":"7ca8cbc471874e5c99ffe94e49414a5f","MemberId":7948286,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Calandria","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2017 13:19"},{"Comment":"
I haven't made these yet, but am answering plj69 below. Substitute Splenda for Sugar in cookie (or do 1\/2 and 1\/2). Since it is a shortbread, it won't need the sugar to \"raise\". In the filling, use 1 1\/2 cups Splenda along with 4 Tablespoons Corn Starch. It will substitute for the powdered sugar. It may be a little more runny, so you may need to lessen the amount of lemon juice (could substitute a little lemon extract to bring out the lemon flavor in place of some of the juice)<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"4faa02d99c5a4f0ba8f2928f3cd2172d","MemberId":3618273,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cbachtel","SubmittedDate":"11\/02\/2017 12:55"},{"Comment":"
Need sugar free recipe for these lemon cookies. Any ideas. Original are great.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ac64a04275d04dda9a7a744f29834907","MemberId":6569231,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"plj69","SubmittedDate":"11\/01\/2017 23:30"},{"Comment":"
These are really great, My daughter loves lemon so these were a hit<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"04\/22\/2017 17:06","GUID":"2b3e9a441167424197dac33b44c752f0","MemberId":1990802,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"angieact1","SubmittedDate":"04\/22\/2017 17:06"},{"Comment":"
These cookies are simply delicious, and worth the effort. The recipe is excellent as is; for my second go-round, I ground up a teaspoon of dried lavender and mixed it in with the flour\u2014just for something a little bit different. These actually get better after sitting in a cookie tin for a couple of days!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"02\/09\/2017 17:09","GUID":"b4b6214b4a5b42f5be1311b520fba1e5","MemberId":8827561,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hwheaton","SubmittedDate":"02\/09\/2017 17:09"},{"Comment":"
I made these cookies for a bridal shower and the ladies loved them. The only thing I did differently was to use lemon curd between the cookies instead of the filling in the recipe.<\/p>
They are delicious.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/12\/2016 16:43","GUID":"78ED2756A8F048AB89F2B8A7B4CF1690","MemberId":1879224,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"_nlfPA","SubmittedDate":"03\/12\/2016 16:43"},{"Comment":"
These look really scrummy ! Thankyou Phyllis.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"03\/31\/2015 04:19","GUID":"dae0dc009a6842bd9947709de6dcc582","MemberId":8197461,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Gluttongoose","SubmittedDate":"03\/31\/2015 04:19"},{"Comment":"
My favourite. They will literally melt in your mouth. I put the dough in saran wrap, shape a log, and then put in fridge for a couple hours before slicing. To save time, I just ice the cookies instead of making sandwiches. Note: I found these taste better and last longer if kept in the fridge.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"01\/28\/2015 11:44","GUID":"f8ca6cb099894a6e9d3755b51dae6a54","MemberId":8233390,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kh33","SubmittedDate":"01\/28\/2015 11:44"},{"Comment":"
perfect everytime<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"06\/27\/2013 21:39","GUID":"a2779c6c67a34e8b94b38c37d1661b60","MemberId":7317950,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"oasisNM","SubmittedDate":"06\/27\/2013 21:39"},{"Comment":"
I loved these bite size cookies! They were a little time consuming but were so worth the work. The yummy filling is the perfect compliment to the shortbread cookie . I did double the recipe and I'm so glad i did :)<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2011 00:16","GUID":"5bd526abc7734a0eadf16d19f8a28b3c","MemberId":2243098,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"karenlg","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2011 00:16"},{"Comment":"
I made these for my wedding and they were a hit. They have just the perfect lemon flavouring. WONDERFUL!!!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"12\/01\/2011 12:12","GUID":"5d2deea126a6477ab796c71168e4ec51","MemberId":5289785,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Betty K","SubmittedDate":"12\/01\/2011 12:12"},{"Comment":"
I am attempting to make these and they are really hard to form after mixing the ingredients. Is that right?<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7fa4a84cfde74696ae9bec998f4e9369","MemberId":2989910,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cjh304","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2008 16:16"},{"Comment":"
Definitely worth a little work! I love to make these for showers and special parties!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"05\/23\/2008 16:50","GUID":"d3efde12a809463c9a5207841e1a02ad","MemberId":1070250,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"deannms","SubmittedDate":"05\/23\/2008 16:52"},{"Comment":"
These are as wonderful as they look. Everyone thinks you bought them from a bakery!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"","GUID":"94789675e45b41aeb890a5ceaffeec5e","MemberId":5520322,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"anonymous","SubmittedDate":"12\/19\/2007 09:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"04\/14\/2006 15:54","GUID":"a07f46dc5eb14a41b0300e685cfd767b","MemberId":1279946,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ddinki","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2006 15:54"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51687,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44039,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312036,"name":"Edible Gifts","slug":"edible-gifts","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311971,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Whether you're making edible gifts for Christmas or need a homemade way to say thank-you, your friends and neighbors will be thrilled with these unique treats.","parent":310796,"count":3083,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/edible-gifts\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Lemon Tea Cookies"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n