Soft and Incredibly Delicious Lemon Cookies - Light and fluffy with a burst of lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Most Incredibly Delicious Soft Lemon Cookies

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Nutrition Facts

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Storage & Meal Prep

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave to preserve the best flavor and texture.

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Most Incredibly Delicious Soft Lemon Cookies

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
20 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1.25 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Method

Beat softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and food coloring if using.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Refrigerate dough for 1-2 hours to firm up.
Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll 2 tablespoons of dough into balls, roll in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheet.
Bake about 12 minutes until set but still soft with cracks on the surface.
Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.