Lemon-y sweet treats make
things feel like spring.
recipe adapted from here
makes 12-16 cookies
1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
zest from one large lemon
juice from one large lemon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a large bowl, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract and egg, stirring until all ingredients are incorporated.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Once combined, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet. You’ll want to do this in thirds so everything has a chance to blend well.
Put your cookie dough in the fridge to set up for 5-10 minutes. This will make the next step a lot easier.
Pour your powdered sugar onto a plate. Remove dough from the fridge, and shape spoonfuls into little balls. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar before placing on the parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Bake cookies at 350 for 10-15 minutes. You will want to keep a close eye on them because you won’t want them to become browned.
Let the cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle a bit more powdered sugar on each cookie while they are still warm.
Transfer cookies onto a rack to finish cooling.
Kirsten Wiemer says
those flowers seriously brighten up the whole room! its amazing.
also you always have the best treats lady!
K
Aubry L. says
Thanks, K. I agree–fresh flowers create instant happiness.
A. says
These look so good! I love lemon-flavored things!
Aubry L. says
Me, too! Lemon makes everything so refreshing.
Kelsey Eaton says
This seriously puts me in the mood for spring. Such pretty cookies!
Aubry L. says
Thanks, Kelsey!
emma says
these are some of my favorite cookies! i roll mine in powdered sugar before i bake them and they’re so good. lemon = spring and i need spring really really bad right now.
Aubry L. says
There’s nothing better than a bit of extra powdered sugar!
Scarlett says
These look so yummy! I will definitely have to try them soon 🙂
xo, Scarlett
The Trendy Chick
Aubry L. says
Hope you love them, Scarlett!