Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving for a beautiful finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg