Description
Delight in these charming Easter Knot Cookies, featuring a soft, tender dough flavored with a hint of lemon zest and topped with a glossy lemon glaze and colorful sprinkles. Perfectly baked to a light golden finish, these festive treats are ideal for celebrating Easter with family and friends, pairing wonderfully with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 300g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 100g sugar
- 80g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp lemon zest or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 60ml milk
Glaze and Decoration
- 150g icing sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or milk (for a milder flavor)
- Colourful sprinkles (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the melted butter, lemon zest (or vanilla extract), and milk. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the knots: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a rope approximately 15cm long. Carefully tie each rope into a loose knot and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced apart to allow for slight expansion.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn a light golden color. Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Glaze and decorate: In a bowl, mix the icing sugar with lemon juice (or milk for a milder taste) to create a smooth, pourable glaze. Dip the cooled knot cookies into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. While still wet, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles for a festive finish.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set fully before serving. These delightful Easter Knot Cookies are perfect to enjoy alongside a cup of tea or coffee as a festive treat.
Notes
- You can substitute lemon zest with vanilla extract for a different but equally delicious flavor.
- Use milk instead of lemon juice in the glaze for a milder, less tangy sweetness.
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before glazing to prevent melting the icing.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts or coconut flakes to the dough before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
