Making Lemon Shortbread cookie. Have no vanilla. Any suggestions to a substitute?
Making Lemon Shortbread cookie. Have no vanilla. Any suggestions to a substitute? I have lemon extract, orange extract, coconut and even almond extract.
5 Comments
Lucia F.December 9, 2012
I will try the almond. Thanks for coming to the rescue!
hardlikearmourDecember 9, 2012
I'm with A&M on this one, and think a 1/4 to 1/2 the amount of almond would be lovely with the lemon. I'd also consider doing a second version with lime instead of lemon and coconut instead of vanilla - but I'm crazy like that! Spicesetc has a really nice coconut natural flavoring. Alton Brown also has a recipe for homemade coconut extract that is really nice (and could make a great little cook's gift).
Merrill S.December 8, 2012
I vote for almond too, and a smaller amount of it. A drop of coconut (as long as it's high quality exttact) could also be good.
ellyn C.December 8, 2012
This is purely a matter of taste preference. You won't "hurt" the recipe by leaving it out and not substituting another extract. I may suggest sticking with one of the citrus extracts if you really want to add this ingredient.
Amanda H.December 8, 2012
I'd do almond, but half the amount, because it's strong. I think the citrus extracts will take away from the lemon zest flavor, and coconut extract is a heavy flavor. You could also skip the extract and they'll still be great!
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