Lemon Cookies
Bright, buttery, and soft, these Lemon Cookies are a delight as a homemade gift for Christmas or any other time of year!
Servings: 24
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar + ⅓ cup for rolling, separated
- 1 cup room-temperature unsalted butter
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring (optional)
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest (from 4-6 lemons)
- ⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and have ready a baking sheet lined with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside until ready to use.
- Add 1 ½ cup granulated sugar and the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. If you do not have a stand mixer, use a large mixing bowl and a handheld mixer. Mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and the egg yolk, and mix well. Add the food coloring, if using, and mix once more. Then, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and mix until evenly distributed. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until incorporated.
- Add ⅓ cup granulated sugar to a small bowl. Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and roll the top of the cookies in the sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet at least 2" apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cook slightly, serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg