Description
These light and buttery cookies are bursting with fresh lemon flavor. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sweet coating of powdered sugar, they’re the perfect treat to brighten any day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon extract and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before rolling them in powdered sugar.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Be sure not to overbake the cookies. They should remain pale and soft.
- You can substitute lemon zest with orange zest for a different citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes