Lemon Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup(s) butter softened
• 1 cup(s) granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
• 1 eggs
• 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


2. Grease light colored baking sheets w/ non-stick cooking spray, set aside.


3. In large bowl, cream butter & sugar together until light & fluffy. Whip in vanilla, egg, lemon zest, & juice. Scrape sides and mix again. Stir in all dry ingredients (except powdered sugar) slowly until just combined. Scrape sides of bowl & mix again briefly.


4. Pour powdered sugar into a large plate. Roll a heaping teaspoon of dough into a ball and roll in the powdered sugar. Place on baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough.


5. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until bottoms begin to barely brown and cookies have a matte (not melty or shiny). Remove from oven and cool cookies about 3 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.