Lemon Cookies

Our family loves Lemon Bars. We make them often. I got inspired to post a recipe for a Lemon Cookie.

Lemon Cookies

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
1 - Sheet Pan lined with Parchment Paper.


5 1/4 TBS Butter (3 cups)
1 C Granulated Sugar + additional for rolling the cookies after they're baked.
2 Eggs
4 TBS Fresh Lemon Juice
2 1/2 C Self Rising Flour
1 tsp Lemon Zest

In the bowl of a Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment:
Butter
Sugar
Beat 3 minutes.

Add:
Eggs
Beat just to combine well.

Add:
Juice
Flour
Zest
Beat just to combine.

Use a 1 1/2" Cookie Scoop .
Roll  each of them in the palm of your hand to create a smooth ball.
Roll each cookie in Granulated Sugar.
Place them 2" apart on the Sheet Pan.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove the Pan to a rack to cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer the cookies to a rack and cool completely.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!