Description
Lemon-infused spring cookies dance with zesty brightness, offering a delightful citrus twist on classic treats. Crisp edges and tender centers create a perfect balance that brings sunshine to your dessert plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (112 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Lemon Flavoring:
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Leavening and Finishing:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and cover baking trays with parchment paper for smooth cookie release.
- Combine flour and baking powder in a mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture transforms into a soft, airy texture, approximately three minutes.
- Introduce eggs individually, then fold in vibrant lemon zest and fresh citrus juice, mixing until the batter appears smooth and consistent.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until ingredients are incorporated to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Scoop uniform dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, allowing sufficient space between each cookie for spreading during baking.
- Place cookies in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest momentarily on baking sheet to firm up slightly.
- Transfer cookies to cooling rack and finish by dusting with a light, even layer of powdered sugar for a sweet, decorative touch.
Notes
- Zest Selection: Choose bright, vibrant lemons with smooth, fragrant skin for maximum citrus flavor and aroma.
- Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve perfect cookie texture and smooth mixing.
- Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense cookies; stop mixing once ingredients are just combined.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg