Lemon Powdered Sugar Cookies
These lemon powdered sugar cookies are sweet, soft and super delicious!
Servings 22 cookies
Calories 122kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest ~zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, set aside.
- In a large bowl (or bowl of stand mixer with paddle attachment), cream the butter and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the vanilla, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until combined, about 1 more minute.
- Add the salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Place the powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Scoop the cookie dough into 1 ½ inch sized balls. Roll the dough balls in the powdered sugar then place on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store the lemon cookies in an airtight container or Ziplock bag at room temperature for 3-4 days.
If you want the cookies to have a sharper yellow color, you can add a bit of yellow food coloring to the dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg