Description
Experience the delightful fusion of zesty lemon and rich buttery goodness with these Lemon Bar Butter Cookies. Each bite melts in your mouth, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus tang. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies evoke memories of sun-soaked picnics and joyful gatherings. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Zest of 2 lemons (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until combined.
- Gradually add the baking powder and flour until just incorporated, avoiding flour clouds.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling slightly before transferring to a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg