Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper, enjoying the crisp scent of parchment as you prepare.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined; the mixture should feel light and airy.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about three to four minutes, feeling the smooth texture between your fingers.
- Beat in the egg along with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until fully combined; the fragrant citrus aroma will fill your kitchen.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; be careful not to overmix as you feel some lumps in the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop heaping scoops of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart, admiring their rustic shape before they bake.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let the sweet smell of lemon waft through your home as they cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy these delightful cookies warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg