Description
These delightful cookies combine a buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture with the bright flavor of fresh lemons, making them a perfect treat for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Salt, a pinch
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon zest and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour and a pinch of salt until just incorporated.
- Form small balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space to spread.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust warm cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for best results and avoid overmixing the dough. Allow cookies to cool fully before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon cookies, dessert, baking, family recipe