I use lemons a lot in my everyday cooking and baking. I especially love to make lemon desserts and treats in the summer and this year is no exception. So, I whipped up these fabulous lemon cookies for a get together I was having, and I thought that I would share this recipe with you.
Lip-Smacking Lemon Cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for garnish)
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar, egg, lemon juice and peel and beat until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, blending well after each addition. Shape the dough into 2 logs. Wrap each log in plastic or waxed paper, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or up to 3 days.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Cut logs into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place the slices 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes, or edges are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. When the cookies are cooled, sift with powdered sugar for garnish. Enjoy with coffee or a cool summer drink!
Enjoy!
Have a great day!
Gina
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