Lemon Cookies

Makes 3 dozen
SarahSarah Armstrong

Fresh and tasty, these are a great snack!

ingredients

  • 1 stick butter, chilled
  • 1 1/4 c sugar
  • grated peel of 2 lemons, plus 1 T lemon juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 c flour
  • 1/4 t baking soda
  • 1/4 t salt

directions

  • 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 3 large cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

  • 2

    Using an electric mixer, combine the butter, 1 c sugar, the lemon peel and juice until fluffy. Mix in the egg. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and combine.

  • 3

    Place the remaining 1/4 c sugar in a small bowl. Roll heaping teaspoons of dough into balls, then roll in the sugar.

  • 4

    Place on the prepared cookie sheets a few inches apart. Bake until golden around the edges, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookie sheets to racks to cool completely.

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