Description
A delightful twist on traditional cookies that combines bright lemon flavor with a soft, chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (from approximately 2 medium lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
- Yellow food coloring (optional, 2-3 drops)
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and yellow food coloring.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending just until combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, roll the dough into bite-sized balls and coat each ball with powdered sugar.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days; freeze 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: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg