Name: Lemon Cookies from Scratch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.75 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

20

Yield:

20 cookies

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Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Beat together sugar, butter, and lemon zest in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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Whisk together eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla in a small bowl until combined. Beat into butter mixture slowly on low speed.

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Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add to egg mixture slowly on low speed until just combined. Do not overbeat; dough will be sticky. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes; it will still be sticky after chilling.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Form dough into balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, then roll each in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Lightly smash each ball down using your hand.

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Bake in the preheated oven until the centers are just barely set, 11 to 12 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack completely before storing in an airtight container.

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Recipe Tips

You can add additional zest for more lemon flavor.

You can fit eight balls of dough on a standard 9x13-inch baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

133	Calories
5g	Fat
20g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 133
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 106mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 21mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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