Description
Lemon Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that effortlessly combine the tangy brightness of fresh lemons with the rich, buttery goodness you love. Perfect for any occasion, these light and crispy cookies will brighten your day with every bite. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or gift them to loved ones—they’re sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed until just incorporated.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let them cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, try incorporating chocolate chips or poppy seeds. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.