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Lemon Cookies Recipe

A lemon cookie with the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling time 20 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 107 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour (2 Cups)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest (appoximately 2 lemons)
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (approximately 2 lemons)
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • 1 Large Egg, room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
  • Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment or silicone baking mats.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and lemon zest. Set aside for later.
    2 Cups All Purpose Flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon Salt, 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • Using a stand-mixer with the paddle attachment, begin mixing together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (approximately 2 - 4 minutes on medium speed). Scrape sides of bowl as needed. Note: a hand mixer may also be used.
    ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • Add egg and lemon juice. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Scrape sides of bowl as needed.
    1 Large Egg, room temperature, 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Take care to not overmix which may result in a tough cookie.
  • Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a small cookie scoop (approximately 1 ½ tablespoon per cookie). Leave approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  • Bake cookies for 10 - 12 minutes or until tops are a pale golden color.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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