Description
Lemon Cooler Cookies with Powdered Sugar are a delightful treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These soft, buttery cookies are infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, delivering a refreshing burst of citrus flavor. Dusted with powdered sugar, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and zest that makes them an ideal addition to any gathering or a sweet indulgence for yourself. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 fresh lemon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar for about three minutes until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, followed by the fresh lemon juice and zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg