Comments on: Lemon Snaps

By: Ren

Ren — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:55:19 +0000

I think that the ratio of fat to flour is the main thing, then there is some additional difference among the various fats. All that really matters is that you enjoy them :-)

By: 12-Bean Stew ~ Lemon Snaps ~ Date Truffles (Tuesday Twister – 11/24/09) | GNOWFGLINS™

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:10:33 +0000

[...] Lemon Snaps ~ Inspired by Ren @ Edible Aria, I made lemon snaps. I used sprouted spelt flour for all the flour, coconut oil for the butter, and I added a frosting. The frosting was the basic vanilla cream frosting (using coconut butter as the base), but I added 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to it. My cookies didn’t puff up as well as Ren’s did, but they were super delicious! [...]

By: Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS

Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:49:47 +0000

Fascinating! My fat-to-flour ratio was heavier on the flour side than your recipe. I used 1-1/4 cups total of spelt flour. Or I wonder if coconut oil behaves differently from butter? Anyway, we really enjoyed the cookies. Too bad we don’t have any left… Must make more! :)

By: Ren

Ren — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:11:57 +0000

The degree to which a cookie spreads out in the oven is a factor of the ratio of fat-to-flour, and the amount of rise is of course a function of the carbon dioxide bubbles produced by combining the baking soda and lemon juice.

I intentionally used less butter than normal so that the only way for the dough to go was up :-)

Love the coconut frosting idea!

By: Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS

Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:52:36 +0000

Just finished making these, Ren… They’re really good! Mine did not puff up like yours – kind of spread out. But I don’t care, really, because they taste great! For the flour, I used entirely sprouted spelt flour. The only other thing I changed was using coconut oil instead of butter. Then I frosted them with my coconut cream frosting (to which I added lemon juice). Divine! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

By: Ren

Ren — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:14:56 +0000

Mm, preserved lemons. Love those!

By: Chiot's Run

Chiot's Run — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:51:42 +0000

MMMM, I just bought a case of lemons from localharvest.org so I’m looking for recipes. Just finished a jar of presered lemons and I’m on the hunt for more. These should fit the bill for a delicious lemony treat.

By: Ren

Ren — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:24:22 +0000

Thanks! Reasonably healthy too, as snacks go

By: Ren

Ren — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:23:29 +0000

Almost neutral on the sweetness. You taste the lemon first, then ginger

By: peacefulacres

peacefulacres — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:03:10 +0000

I don’t know why I do it….but when I’m wantin something sweet, I visit your site and darn if you don’t get my tummy rumbling! Dang those look so good. :D