Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 cups + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup butter (, softened)
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 lemons ((about 1 1/2 Tbsp))
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt, set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fit with paddle attachment, whip together butter, sugar and lemon zest on medium-high speed, until mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Blend in egg, then egg yolk. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Slowly add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  • Scoop dough out by the heaping tablespoonfuls, form into balls and drop onto silicone baking mat or parchment paper lined baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven 9 - 11 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet several minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool.