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Easy Lemon Cookies

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful lemon cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box lemon pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter and lemon pudding mix until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

Make-ahead tip: Chill the dough for an hour before baking for chewier cookies.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg