Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (room temperature)
- 3 teaspoons lemon zest, (about 1 medium lemon, zested)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract. Beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined, resulting in a thick and creamy dough.
- Pour the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl for rolling the cookies.
- Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll each dough ball in confectioners’ sugar until fully coated, then return to the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate dough balls tightly covered for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Arrange dough balls on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
For a stronger lemon flavor, consider adding additional lemon zest.
Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for better mixing results.
Refrigerating the dough helps enhance the crinkle effect during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.