Super Lemony Lemon Cookies
Tom and I are total cookie monsters! We both love cookies...good cookies, not just any old cookie. So, in search of the perfect lemony flavored lemon cookies, I've made many a batch with unsatisfying results. I always add more lemon than I think I should in fear of the cookies coming out too lemony but they have always disappointed us with the taste test results as being not lemony enough. But here, folks, is a great lemony tasting lemon cookie. So, if you don't like a lot of flavor, don't make these. LOL... They're packed full of wonderful lemon flavor.
The occasion was my meeting some very old friends for lunch and, since Tom and I are total foodies, I really needed to make something impressive to uphold my reputation. The pressure was on and I took a chance with these since I hadn't made a batch that I was totally happy with. These definitely fit the bill for a wonderful, light, summery dessert. The cookies were scarfed up in no time! Whew! What a relief! Anyway, here's the recipe!
Makes: 30 cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 11-13 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 t vanilla extract
1 egg
4 T lemon juice
zest from 2 large lemons
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Powdered sugar (about 1/2 cup)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with cooking oil. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Whip in the vanilla, egg, lemon juice and zest. Combine completely.
4. Mix dry ingredients together, stir with a wire whisk to combine then add to the previous mixture, about 1/4 of a cup at a time. Next put powdered sugar in a plate.
5. When thoroughly combined, coat your hands with oil and, using a tablespoon, scoop out about a tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball then roll it in the powdered sugar. Place on a baking sheet.
These cookies do not expand sideways much so you can place them fairly close together. They will get taller and a bit rounder.
6. Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake 11-13 minutes until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly brown. Remove from oven and cool a couple of minutes then move to a cooling rack.
Bon Appetit,
Tom and Anita
Super Lemony Lemon Cookies
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