Description
Delightful and zesty lemon cookies that are perfect for any occasion, bringing a burst of sunshine to your baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy.
- Add in the egg, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fill a cookie press with the dough and press onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
You can store the dough in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg