Description
Lemon Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. With their light, crisp texture and bursts of fresh lemon zest, these cookies melt in your mouth, making them a perfect addition to any gathering or afternoon tea. Easy to prepare and utterly irresistible, they promise to brighten up any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk, followed by the lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually mix in the baking powder and flour until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing space for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg