Soft Lemon Cookies from Scratch

Soft Lemon Cookies from Scratch

These delicious soft lemon cookies from scratch have a kick of lemon flavor and are made entirely from scratch without artificial colorants or dyes.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
91 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Step 2
Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, egg, and vanilla extract; beat on low speed to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl to evenly incorporate.
Step 3
Combine 1 1/2 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.
Step 4
Place 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into bowl of confectioners' sugar; roll until coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet, 1 to 2 inches apart.
Step 5
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.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest, preferably organic
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sprinkling

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