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Soft Lemon Cookies 🍋

Soft Lemon Cookies 🍋

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 tsp grated lemon zest

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.

  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.

  5. Gradually beat in dry ingredients until combined.

  6. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

  7. Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10–12 min
Total Time: 25–30 min
Servings: 24 cookies

  • Author: niold.com