Curd biscuits

Cottage cheese cookies are simple baked goods, but at the same time they are simply doomed to success. Thanks to the curd, it has an original layered texture that immediately adds intrigue to the dish. Add to this the exquisite lemon scent and you have cookies that are appropriate for both everyday and holiday tables. By the way, if you want to attract the younger generation to cooking, use this recipe for cottage cheese cookies: it's perfect for beginners. Only, please, do not forget to remind your child that working with a hot oven requires attention and care.

Ingredients

• butter - 100 g + a little more to grease the mold
• cottage cheese - 250 g
• lemon - ½ pc.
• egg - 1 pc.
• sugar - 100 g
• salt - on the tip of a knife
• soda - on the tip of a knife
• flour - 160 g + a little more for rolling out the dough
• sugar for decoration - to taste

Directions

1. Make the curd cookie dough. To do this, cut the butter into small cubes, put in a bowl and leave for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Rub the curd into another bowl through a fine sieve. Add butter and mix thoroughly. You can use the perforated pusher you use to knead the mashed potatoes.
3. Using a fine grater, remove the zest from the lemon half over a small bowl. Then squeeze the juice into it, being careful not to get the bones. Stir with a teaspoon. This will add flavor to the cookie.
4. Beat eggs with a mixer with sugar and salt until fluffy. Add to the curd with butter. Stir well or beat with a mixer on medium speed.
5. Pour soda into lemon juice with zest and mix. Add to the curd mass. Sift flour with baking powder from above through a fine sieve. Knead the cookie dough.
6. Form a ball from the dough, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The cookie dough will become more pliable and roll out better.
7. Dust the table with flour. Lay out the dough and roll it into a 5 mm thick layer. Using the molds, cut out a variety of figurines and place them on a greased baking sheet.
8. Heat the oven to 180 ° C. Bake the cottage cheese cookies for 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly and sprinkle with sugar. Transfer to a vase and serve.