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13. Lemon Drop Cookies

A bright and zesty option to break up all the chocolate. These are light, refreshing, and look beautiful stacked up.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  4. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are just starting to turn golden.