Lemon Cooler Cookies Recipe
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 77kcal
Soft, buttery lemon cooler cookies rolled in powdered sugar and flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest. These easy lemon cookies bake up tender, bright, and perfect for spring parties, showers, or anytime you need a cheerful little cookie.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream together the softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 egg,1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk or sift together the 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda and 1 1/2 cups flour. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Place 1 cup powdered sugar into a separate bowl. Using your hands, form a 1-inch ball, roll the cookie dough in powdered sugar until fully covered and then place onto baking sheet 2 inches apart. Continue until the baking sheet is full.
- Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes, removing when they looked just undercooked and the tops are flat matte. Allow to cool on the tray for 2-3 minutes and then move to a wire cooling rack.
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Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. If stacking them, place parchment between layers.
Freezing: Let them cool completely, then store them in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 2 months. You can also freeze the dough balls before baking. Freeze them on a tray first, then transfer them to a bag or container and bake from chilled or partially thawed.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
