Ingredients
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- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest from about 2 large lemons
- 6 drops yellow food coloring (approximate, optional)
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and food coloring, beating the mixture until fluffy again.
- Combine the flour and baking soda, then blend into the butter mixture by hand until fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and place them in the refrigerator for one hour.
- After chilling, roll each ball in powdered sugar, ensuring they are well-coated. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, making sure not to overcrowd the cookie sheet.
Last Step:
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For a more vibrant color, add more yellow food coloring to your dough.
Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature for better mixing.
Adjust baking time depending on your oven’s heat for desired softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg