Ok, so I know that it is a new year and you all have resolutions to keep…but I could not resist sharing this amazing recipe with you all! My Aunt baked these delicious cookies for Christmas and let me tell you… they were a hit!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until combined.
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With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture
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Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto two baking sheets.
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Bake until edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
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Let cool 2 minutes on sheets, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Spread cookies with Lemon Glaze and let set, about 1 hour.
Ingredients
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, and 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice until smooth.
now I have the urge to eat something sweet…..YUM!
I love all things lemon. thanks for sharing
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Oh man. Sweets are my weakness and these look beyond good. *drool*
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that fresh lemon zest!!! love.
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These sound great! Very light and simple, perfect for a little get-together. My only problem is I’m SUPER BAD at zesting lemons. Maybe this would be a good recipe for me…give me a chance to practice zesting!
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I use this: http://usa.microplane.com/microplaneclassicserieszestergrater.aspx.aspx
Okay, I was TRYING to eat healthy this week, but I swear, I must make these now. Lemon desserts are my absolute favorite (besides chocolate). These look divine! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks Melissa!