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

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How To Make Lemon Cookies

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories : 192kcal
Total Fat : 8g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 39mg
Sodium : 150mg
Total Carbohydrates : 28g
Dietary Fiber : 0g
Sugar : 13g
Protein : 2g

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