10792 Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies 25 mins, plus refrigeration time 10 mins 48 cookies Tue Oct 17 15:55:00 -0700 2006 Wed Feb 27 16:27:22 -0800 2008 Easy American CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/10792 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:27:22 GMT Icebox cookies for the subtle sophisticate Icebox cookies for those with subtle, sophisticated taste. Here is a recipe for the subtle sophisticate: easy enough to fit into a busy holiday schedule but aimed to impress. The combination of Meyer lemon zest and black pepper is a classic pairing in savory dishes, but it adds an elegant twist to the often too sugary icebox cookie. For different personality types on your holiday list, we’ve got variations: Mexican chocolate for the sweets fan, coconut-date for the racy adventurer, and plain sugar cookies for the purist. Or maybe they’re just all for you.

What to buy: The distinct flavor of Meyer lemons works well here, but regular lemons are a fine substitute.

Game plan: Make extra batches of dough, wrap them in plastic, and freeze for later use. To finish, slice and bake as directed.

This was featured as part of our Winter Wonders story.

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  • Whisk together flour, lemon zest, baking powder, pepper, and salt in a medium mixing bowl to aerate and break up any lumps. Set aside.
  • Combine butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add milk and vanilla, and mix well. Scrape down the bowl, add egg, and mix well. Reduce mixer to low, add flour mixture, and mix until just incorporated.
  • Turn dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a log (approximately 12 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter), and wrap tight. Place in the refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour but preferably 8 hours.
  • When ready to bake the cookies, heat the oven to 350°F and arrange the rack in the middle. Remove dough from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until golden brown on the bottom, about 12 minutes.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2006/09/rcp_varia_icecookie_290x210.jpg Aida Mollenkamp 54 Sweet/Dessert 2 cups all-purpose flour

    ]]>     43 1/4 cup finely grated Meyer lemon zest

    ]]>     2 teaspoons baking powder

    ]]>     305 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

    ]]>     301 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

    ]]>     8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature

    ]]>     298 1 cup granulated sugar

    ]]>     1/4 cup whole milk

    ]]>     292 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    ]]>     1 large egg, at room temperature

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