Soft Lemon Cookies from Scratch

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.

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

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Place ½ cup confectioners' sugar in a small bowl; drop in teaspoonfuls of dough and roll until coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet, 1 to 2 inches apart.