Best Lemon Crackle Recipes

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LEMON-LIME CRACKLE COOKIES



Lemon-Lime Crackle Cookies image

You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-time cookies with their crackle tops and lemony flavor. They're a luscious addition to cookie exchanges.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 cups whipped topping
2 large eggs
2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the coconut, lemon zest and lime zest. Cover and process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine whipped topping, eggs, dry whipped topping mix and lemon juice. Add dry cake mix and coconut mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls into a bowl of confectioner's sugar. Shape into balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON CRACKLE



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Ruth "Sunny" Tiedeman of Bartlesville, Oklahoma suggests a dessert that's a cross between lemon pie and fruit crisp. "It's refreshingly tart," she reports.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup finely crushed saltines
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture with coconut and cracker crumbs until crumbly. Press half into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , For filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir butter, lemon juice and salt., Pour over crust. Top with reserve crumb mixture. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes. Cool. Spoon into dessert dishes. Serve with whipped topping if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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