Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 c granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract (see note)
  • 2 drops lemon extract
  • 1/2 c powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour and baking powder). Add zest and whisk it in.
  • In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time and mix well. Add vanilla or lemon extract. Mix again.
  • With mixer on low speed, mix in dry ingredients only until just combined.
  • Roll the dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place on baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between them.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until puffed and bottoms just golden brown.
  • Cool on sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack.