How to Make Cinnamon Lemon Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cookies filling the air, and these Cinnamon Lemon Cookies are sure to bring joy to your kitchen. With a perfect balance of warm cinnamon and zesty lemon, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a simple dessert to enjoy with a cup of tea or a tasty snack to share with friends and family, these cookies are sure to please.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 cookies

  • Beat butter and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg and vanilla extract into the butter until completely blended. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt; continue mixing until flour is just incorporated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl; spread onto a flat surface.
  • Divide dough into about 60 small balls. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. Arrange onto baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    46 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 30mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 6mg