Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes to firm the butter.
Form the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
Place spaced apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough ensures uniform cookies and prevents spreading during baking.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Lemon zest can be freshly grated for maximum flavor; use a microplane for even grating.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lemon & Key Lime Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg