LEMON CUTOUT COOKIES

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These cookies have a delicate lemon flavor, but no too lemony or sweet. Prep time does NOT include chill time for dough.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and lemon juice; beat well.
  • In seperate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat flour mixture into creamed mixture. Beat until well-mixed. Dough will be soft!
  • Divide dough in half. Wrap each half in wax paper then plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours in FREEZER.
  • After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 375.
  • Roll dough on to lightly floured surface to 1/8"-1/4" thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake @ 375 for 8-10 minutes or until edges slightly golden brown.
  • Makes about 4 dozen, depending on size and shape of cutters used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.5, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 416, Carbohydrate 142.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 75.8, Protein 10.8

Rony Khan
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These are the best lemon cutout cookies I've ever had. They're so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I can't wait to make them again!


Priscilla Mole
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These cookies are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and they're not too sweet. They're also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jon Ryan
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use different cookie cutters to make different shapes.


Kishmat Daka
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. They're also really moist and have a great texture. I'll definitely be making these again.


Richard Bunny
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I was looking for a lemon cutout cookie recipe that was easy to make and these fit the bill perfectly. They turned out so delicious and I love that I can decorate them however I want.


Lahiru Roshan
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can customize them with different icings and toppings. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Md md Sajedul islam
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the lemon flavor is really refreshing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tayyaba Javed
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I've tried a lot of lemon cutout cookies, but these are by far the best. They're so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Aldo Quipuzcoa
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I highly recommend them!


Phathutshedzo Ndou
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These cookies are amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing, and they're not too sweet. I'm definitely going to make these again.


Montoya Hughes
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've tried them with different icings and toppings, and they're always delicious.


Taylor H
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These cookies are so good! I love the lemon flavor, and they're not too sweet. They're also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.


Hasibul Islam Shuvo
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus. I'll definitely be adding these to my regular baking rotation.


Nonew Phriends
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I was a bit skeptical about these cookies at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Sheeraz Mughal
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These cookies are so delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and they're not too sweet. I love that they're also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tristyn Brown
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can customize them with different icings and toppings.


Rana Saifullah
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These lemon cutout cookies are absolutely divine! The dough is soft and easy to work with, and the cookies have the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. They're also incredibly versatile - I've tried them with different icings and sprinkles, an