Canada Day Lemonade & Ice Box Cookies
Posted by Donna-Marie Pye on
Have you been watching Bridgerton? Lemonade seems to be the beverage of choice and it couldn't be more timely. It's cottage season here in Ontario and we've got two recipes to share this weekend. Ice box cookies are a favourite standby in the summertime. Store this slice-and-bake roll of cookie dough in your fridge or freezer - to make freshly baked cookies that are ready in 10 minutes. And keeping a jar of this lemon syrup in the fridge makes it easy to stir up a glassful or pitcher of fresh lemonade for company!
Canada Day Lemonade
Ingredients...
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 3/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 12 lemons)
Method...
- In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar, water and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in lemon juice then transfer to a large jar; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
- To serve: Place 2 ice cubes in each tall glass. Add 1/4 cup lemon syrup and 3/4 cup cold water or sparkling water. Garnish with lemon slices.
Serves 12
Ice Box Cookies
Ingredients...
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Method...
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar; beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually blend into creamed mixture.
- Shape dough into cylinder about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap or parchment and chill thoroughly until very firm (or freeze).
- With a sharp knife, cut dough into 1/8-inch thick slices; place on prepared baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 7 to 9 minutes or until very lightly browned. Let cool for a few minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a baking rack to cook completely.
Makes about 4 dozen.
Tools You Need To Make These Recipes
- Liquid Measuring Cups
- Dry Measuring Cups
- Wooden Spoon
- Weck Storage Jar
- Sangria Pitcher
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Spatula