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Ultimate Recipe for Lemon Cookies – Simple & Delicious!

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These lemon cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balance sweet and tart flavors. With a golden, slightly crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior, they are sure to bring back fond memories with every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F). This is important for even baking. Let the oven heat for 10 minutes.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents the cookies from sticking and makes removal easier.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the room temperature butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated (about 1-2 minutes per egg). Ensure the mixture looks homogeneous.
  5. Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing well (about 1 minute).
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients well to avoid lumps.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-egg mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms (about 3-4 minutes). Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
  8. Scoop small portions of the dough with a tablespoon and place them on the baking sheet with enough space in between. The cookies will spread while baking (about 2-3 cm apart).
  9. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown. Be careful not to overbake them, as they will become dry.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them retain their shape.

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Keywords: A common mistake is melting the butter instead of letting it soften, which can negatively affect the cookie texture. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones for even distribution and to prevent overmixing.

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