Name: Chewy Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (225 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup (210 g) sugar; 2 lemons, zest finely grated; 1 egg; 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cups (225 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (210 g) sugar
- 2 lemons, zest finely grated
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice

Preparation

- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and zest with an electric mixer. Add the egg and beat until smooth. Stir in the dry ingredients alternately with the lemon juice.
- Shape the dough into balls, using about 1 tbsp of dough for each cookie. Space them evenly on the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookie edges just begin to brown. Let cool completely on the baking sheets. The lemon cookies will keep for 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

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