Name: Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Powdered sugar, for dusting

Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe

Nanon Godwin Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Easy Lemon Cookies

Make a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dessert! With these cookie recipes, you can bake all kinds of different sweet treats. Make a classic snack with chocolate chip cookies. Or, switch it up by adding nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to keep things interesting.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
Roll the dough into small balls and place them onto a lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.