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Lemon Cookies

Delightful lemon cookies featuring a balance of sweetness and tartness, perfect for any gathering or a cozy snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 312.5 g all-purpose flour (2.5 cups)
  • 5 g baking powder (1 teaspoon)
  • 2.5 g salt (1/2 teaspoon)
Wet Ingredients
  • 200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
  • 115 g unsalted butter, at room temperature (1/2 cup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 15 ml fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
  • 5 g lemon zest (1 teaspoon)
  • 2.5 ml vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 175 °C (350 °F) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter together with the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
  7. Use a spoon to scoop small portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between the cookies as they will spread.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve these cookies on a beautiful platter or as a sweet gift in a cookie jar. For an elegant touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.