Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup - softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Lemon zest from 3 lemons (separated 2 lemons + 1 lemon)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a larger bowl, beat the butter and 1 cup sugar until the mixture is combined and light in texture. Pour in the lemon juice, vanilla and add in the egg. Add in the lemon zest from 2 lemons and mix until just combined.
  • Slowly add in the flour mixture, mixing between each addition, until both mixtures are well combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup sugar and the zest from the 3rd lemon.
  • Using a cookie scoop, form the dough into tablespoon sized balls and roll in the sugar/lemon mixture. Place on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-11 minutes, until the tops are no longer wet looking and cracks start to form. Allow the cookies to cool for an additional 5 minutes on the cookie sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack or wax paper.
  • Store in an airtight container.