Soft Lemon Cookies from Scratch
Description
This recipe for yummy, soft lemon cookies from scratch has a kick of lemon flavor and is made entirely from scratch without artificial colorants or dyes.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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3 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest, preferably organic
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sprinkling
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2
Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, and vanilla extract; beat on low speed to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl to evenly incorporate.
3
Combine 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; beat into sugar mixture on low speed until just incorporated. Beat in remaining 2 tablespoons flour.
4
Place ½ cup confectioners' sugar in a small bowl; drop in teaspoonfuls of dough and roll until coated.
5
Place on the prepared baking sheet, 1 to 2 inches apart.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light brown, 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar.