Description
A refreshing and delightful treat that captures the essence of summer with their bright lemon flavor and buttery texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by stirring in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, alternating with the lemon juice and zest.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For a more intense lemon flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon extract. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg