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Lemon Cookies Recipe

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These Lemon Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a perfect balance of zesty lemon flavor and sweet buttery dough. Crisp on the edges and soft in the center, these cookies are easy to prepare and ideal for any occasion that calls for a refreshing citrus-flavored dessert.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For Rolling

  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix Butter, Sugar, and Zest: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest using an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the fresh lemon juice and large egg to the mixture, beating again until everything is well combined and uniform in texture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to fold and mix the dough by hand until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 to 60 minutes to firm it up for easier handling and better texture in the final cookies.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Remove the dough from the fridge. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Place 1/4 cup of sugar into a small bowl for rolling the cookie dough balls.
  6. Form and Roll Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the granulated sugar to coat the exterior before placing them on a silicone-lined baking sheet. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes or until the edges begin to show a faint golden hue, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential to prevent cookie spread and to enhance flavor.
  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best bright citrus taste.
  • The cookies may appear soft when removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • For an extra touch, drizzle with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice after cooling.

Keywords: lemon cookies, citrus cookies, lemon zest cookies, baked lemon treats, sweet lemon cookies

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