08/01/2026
In honour of Food Day Canada, we're sharing one of our most-loved sweet treats! 🍋🍪
Orchard Valley's residents and team members can't get enough of these famous lemon cookies, lovingly baked by our favourite baker, Ashley.
Here's how to make them if you're looking for a sweet treat!
- 1 cup margarine
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp grated lemon rind
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups white sugar for rolling
Instructions:
- Cream margarine, sugar. Add eggs. Mix well.
- Add the lemon juice and grated lemon rind. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir into the butter mixture.
- Scoop the cookie dough and roll in white sugar.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes.
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