Description
These Easter Knot Cookies are charming and delicious treats perfect for celebrating the holiday. Soft, lightly sweetened knot-shaped cookies are baked to a light golden perfection and then glazed with a lemon icing and decorated with colourful sprinkles for a festive touch. Ideal for serving alongside tea or coffee, these cookies combine classic flavors of lemon and vanilla with a tender crumb and a fun, unique shape.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 300g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 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 bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar 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 ingredients, mixing 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 approximately 15cm long ropes. Tie each rope into a loose knot and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they have enough space to expand slightly during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden on the edges. Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Glaze and decorate: While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by mixing the icing sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Dip each cooled cookie into the lemon glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with colourful sprinkles if desired for a festive touch.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set completely before serving. These Easter Knot Cookies are perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
Notes
- For a different flavor, you can substitute lemon zest with vanilla extract.
- The glaze can be made milder by using milk instead of lemon juice.
- Ensure the knots have space on the baking sheet to avoid sticking during baking.
- Allow cookies to cool fully before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: Easter cookies, knot cookies, lemon glaze cookies, holiday treats, festive cookies, easy baking, tea time snacks
