Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For rolling:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
7. Scoop dough into balls and roll generously in powdered sugar.
8. Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and tops are crinkled.
10. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
• Chill dough for extra-thick cookies.
• Do not overbake—cookies should stay soft.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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