Description
Indulge in a burst of sunshine with these Lemon Bar Butter Cookies. Soft, buttery, and infused with zesty lemon flavor, these cookies melt in your mouth and brighten any occasion. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, they are sure to impress! With a simple recipe that even novice bakers can master, you’ll find yourself making these delightful treats again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg