Description
Bright and soft lemon cookies with a snowy powdered sugar finish, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a separate bowl.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll into balls. Roll the balls in powdered sugar until coated.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer lemon taste, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg