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Lemon Butter Cookies

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These Lemon Butter Cookies are a delightful balance of rich, buttery shortbread and bright, zesty citrus. The dough is incredibly simple to prepare, requiring just a handful of pantry staples. Creaming the butter with sugar creates a light, fluffy base that holds together perfectly with the addition of an egg yolk and fresh lemon juice. The result is a cookie that is tender enough to melt in your mouth yet sturdy enough to hold its shape. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, they are visually appealing and texturally satisfying. Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday cookie exchanges, or as a sweet finish to a light dinner, these cookies bring a refreshing twist to a classic favorite.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 36
Calories: 375.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Lemon Butter Cookies are a delightful balance of rich, buttery shortbread and bright, zesty citrus. The dough is incredibly simple to prepare, requiring just a handful of pantry staples. Creaming the butter with sugar creates a light, fluffy base that holds together perfectly with the addition of an egg yolk and fresh lemon juice. The result is a cookie that is tender enough to melt in your mouth yet sturdy enough to hold its shape. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, they are visually appealing and texturally satisfying. Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday cookie exchanges, or as a sweet finish to a light dinner, these cookies bring a refreshing twist to a classic favorite.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 14 tablespoons All-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  3. 3
    Beat in the egg yolk until fully incorporated.
  4. 4
    Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to the butter mixture. Mix well to combine.
  5. 5
    Gradually fold in the sifted all-purpose flour, mixing just until the dough comes together and no dry flour remains. Do not overmix.
  6. 6
    Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. 7
    Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies just begin to turn a light golden brown.
  8. 8
    Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up.
  9. 9
    Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. 10
    Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 375.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.7g43%
Saturated Fat 16.2g81%
Cholesterol 199.5mg67%
Sodium 8.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 31.7g11%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 30.8g
Protein 2.4g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Place parchment paper between layers if stacking.

Ingredient Tip: Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Bottled juice lacks the aromatic oils found in fresh zest.

Dough Consistency: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before dropping onto baking sheets.

Freezing: You can freeze the unbaked dough balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.

Yield: This recipe makes approximately 3 dozen cookies, depending on the size of the teaspoonfuls dropped.

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