Soft Lemon Cookies
These lemon cookies are soft, tender, and not overly sweet. The best cookie for a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon.
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup butter (soft)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest of 1-2 lemons
EXTRAS
- 4-5 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar, approximately 2-3 minutes, add the egg, lemon juice and zest beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat to combine, cover the bowl and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll into balls (golf ball size), roll in powdered sugar and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Refrigerate for 15 minutes while the oven is pre-heating.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!
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