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Lemon Cookies

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Serve these lemon cookies with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.