Lemon Butter Cookies
The fragrance of these Lemon Butter cookies diffuses into your home as they bake in the oven. These cookies are soft and chewy with a light and airy crumb. The fresh lemon zest and juice give them a delightful aroma and delicate flavor. This recipe is easy to prepare and requires minimal pantry ingredients. Combine dry ingredients with the wet ingredients to form a cookie dough. The chilled dough makes the balls easy to form and roll in the confectioner’s sugar before placing them on the cookie sheet. These cookies can be prepared in advance and frozen, and thawed when needed. Before serving, you can dust these cookies for added sweetness and decoration. This recipe yields two dozen cookies and makes an impressive cookie tray for entertaining or gift-giving. They make an irresistibly delicious snack or afternoon treat when paired with a coffee or tea. A simple, delicately powdered cookie that is a definite crowd-pleaser!
Preparation Time: 10 minutes + 1-hour chilling time
Baking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 lemon, grated zest and juice
