Lemon Powdered Sugar Cookies
Makes 40 cookies.Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Lemon Powdered Sugar Cookies are bursting with lemon flavor! Not too sweet and delish, these are a must-try!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large lemon, 1 teaspoon lemon juice + 4 tsp zest
- ½ tsp lemon extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1-2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lay down parchment paper on two cookie sheets.
- With a stand or hand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla, and salt until smooth, then stir in 2 tsp lemon zest.
- Add the flour and mix until the dough is very stiff.
- Take one tablespoon of cookie dough and roll into a ball and place on the cookie sheet, about 1-2″ apart.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes. If baking both pans at the same time, rotate the pans halfway through baking. Allo cookies to cool for 10 minutes.
- Next, add the powdered sugar and remaining 2 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl, and mix together with a fork.
- Roll cookies to coat. Optional to roll twice, if you want a heavier coating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 60mg, Potassium: 27mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 285IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 1mg