Description
Delightfully soft and buttery cookies bursting with bright lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and 2/3 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, along with the optional vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the butter mixture until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, shape into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg