Lemon Butter Cookies

These soft, buttery Lemon Butter Cookies are bursting with zesty lemon flavor. They are ideal for any occasion and will quickly become a favorite treat among lemon lovers.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture

Mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms

Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Take small portions of the chilled dough and roll them into balls

Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet

Using the back of a fork, gently flatten each dough ball to create a criss-cross pattern

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar

Enjoy these delicious Lemon Butter Cookies