Description
These Lemon Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and citrusy flavors. The buttery cookies with a hint of lemon zest are sure to brighten up your day.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- Creaming the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes.
- Adding Wet Ingredients: Add in the lemon juice and egg, beat again to combine.
- Incorporating Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing by hand with a spatula until combined.
- Chilling and Shaping: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Use a cookie scoop to form balls, rolling each ball into the sugar.
- Baking: Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF for 11-13 minutes until the edges turn golden. Let them cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
