Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
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Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Shape Cookies: Use a tablespoon to scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
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Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over each cookie, then serve.
Notes
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Extra Zest: Add more lemon zest to the dough or glaze for an even bolder lemon flavor.
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Fruity Twist: Mix in dried cranberries, blueberries, or raspberries for a fun variation.
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Glaze Variations: Try a vanilla glaze or dip the cookies in chocolate for a sweet contrast.
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Gluten-Free: Substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
