Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Beat in the egg, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to help with shaping.
- Roll the dough into balls and then roll them in powdered sugar until well-coated.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months, layered with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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