Lemon Chewy Crisps

Great fresh lemon taste in a chewy little cookie with a nice crisp brown edge. If you don't have the almonds, you can substitute 1/4 cup additional sugar instead.

• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients except flour until well blended.

Step 3

On low speed, beat in flour just until blended.

Step 4

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar or almonds.

Step 5

Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. HINT: These cookies will have a nicely browned edge if baked on a regular thin cookie sheet rather than a thick or insulated one.