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