Description
Delightful cookies balancing sweetness and tartness, perfect for gatherings or enjoying with tea.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Form the dough into balls and roll them in reserved sugar before placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. They freeze beautifully for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, baking, easy recipes