Description
Delightful lemon cookies with a tender, buttery texture, perfect for tea time or a cheerful afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Roll pieces of dough into ropes and shape them into knots or circles.
- Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil for butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg