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Crispy Lemon Sugar Cookies

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
95 min
SERVINGS
24 servings
Dessert
Crispy Lemon Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring, or as desired
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1
Combine dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda - in a medium-sized bowl.
2
Separate the dry ingredients into individual components, sift them together and set aside for later use.
3
Next, prepare the wet ingredients by creaming sugar and butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment until smooth.
4
Combine egg, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest and juice, and yellow food coloring in the bowl with sugar and butter mixture.
5
Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated, then beat them together until combined.
6
Add the previously prepared dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
8
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), the ideal temperature for baking.
9
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent cookies from sticking.
10
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out dough into approximately 1 1/2-inch rounds.
11
Gently flatten each round to a thickness of 1/2 inch, taking care not to overwork the dough.
12
Dip each flattened round into a shallow bowl of confectioners' sugar, coating it thoroughly.
13
Use a fork or spoon to remove the coated dough rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
14
Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they no longer have a glossy appearance and have developed a matte finish.
15
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.