Italian Lemon Cookies
Delightful Italian cookies bursting with the bright flavors of lemon, perfect for tea time or as an afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks. These cookies freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5.4g
- Sodium: 41mg
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12.5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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