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

If you're a fan of all things lemony and buttery, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for Lemon Butter Cookies. These cookies are the perfect combination of tangy citrus flavor and rich, buttery goodness, making them an irresistible treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just whipping up a batch to enjoy with a cup of tea, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your repertoire of dessert recipes.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 1/2 dozen

  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg unti light and fluffy. Mix in flour, lemon juice and peel, baking powder and salt. Cover refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out dough, a small amount at a time, to 1/4-inch thickness on well-floured surface with floured rolling pin. (Keep remaining dough in refrigerator.) Cut with 3-inch round cookie cutter. Transfer to ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned on edges. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store in airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    185 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 105mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 28mg