real lemon cookies
I noticed the lack of a basic lemon cookie recipe here on JAP. Although I am sure they're delicious, I am not a fan of box mixes and prepared doughs. So there I was, looking for a real, homemade, basic lemon cookie. You know, one without nuts, candy, filling, crusts, or glazes. And I couldn't find one. Sigh. I had to take the unprecedented step of going through my existing recipes! (I rely too much on the ease of JAP! Lol!) This recipe is from a newspaper clipping. I don't know how old it is I'm afraid.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
3 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 - eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (just the yellow part, avoid the bitter white pith)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 1/2 cups flour
How To Make real lemon cookies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350. Line your baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
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Step 2Stir together your dried ingredients and put aside. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, mix until blended. Add lemon juice and zest, mix until blended. Gradually add the flour mixture until everything is well blended. Use a small cookie scoop (or rounded spoonful) and drop onto your prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are firm.
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Step 3Optional: If you like to glaze your cookies, make your favorite glaze and drizzle over the cookies, or dust them with powdered sugar if you want to make them extra pretty!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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