Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
- Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart, and gently flatten each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
For best results, use softened butter and fresh lemon juice and zest. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg