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Soft Lemon Cookies

These tart and tangy Soft Lemon Cookies are the best lemon cookies!

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemon Cookies, Soft Lemon Cookies
Author Sunup to Sundown

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest grated
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until combined.

  3. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest and lemon extract, and beat until combined.

  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until combined.

  5. Shape the dough into cookie dough balls and refrigerate for at least one hour.

  6. When you're ready to bake. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange your cookie dough balls on the sheet.

  7. Bakes for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  8. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!