LEMON BUTTER COOKIES

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Crisp, lemony cookies.

Provided by Kathleen Dickerson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg unti light and fluffy. Mix in flour, lemon juice and peel, baking powder and salt. Cover refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out dough, a small amount at a time, to 1/4-inch thickness on well-floured surface with floured rolling pin. (Keep remaining dough in refrigerator.) Cut with 3-inch round cookie cutter. Transfer to ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned on edges. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 105.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

Ali 'Raza
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The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I might have added a little too much sugar, but I'm not sure. I'll try again next time and see if I can get the sweetness level down a bit.


Olwethu
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the combination of lemon and butter, and the cookies were the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I'll definitely be making these again soon!


Malik Safdar
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The cookies were a little dry and crumbly, and the lemon flavor was a bit too strong. I think I might have overmixed the dough, or maybe I didn't measure the ingredients correctly. I'll try again next time, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to salvage


Terriclouse Clouse
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The cookies turned out great! They were soft and chewy, and the lemon flavor was just right. I followed the recipe exactly, and I didn't have any problems. The cookies were a hit with my family and friends, and I'll definitely be making them again!


Eel Eily
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. The lemon flavor was a bit overpowering, and I found myself wishing for a more balanced flavor profile. Overall, I thought the cookies were well-made and visually appeali


Nonhlanhla Makhathini
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Easy to make and so delicious! The cookies were soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of sweetness. The lemon flavor was bright and refreshing, and the butter gave them a rich, decadent flavor. I'll definitely be making these cookies again!


Wood King
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These lemon butter cookies were a delight! The zesty lemon flavor paired perfectly with the richness of the butter, creating a taste sensation that was both refreshing and comforting. The cookies had a perfect balance of chewiness and crunch, and the