Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I adopted this recipe after its original poster, Mean Chef, departed the site. Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup unsalted butter |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1 large egg |
1/2 cup sour cream |
2 teaspoons lemon extract |
2 tablespoons lemon zest, grated |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In large bowl of electric mixer, cream butter and sugar,add egg and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. At low speed, beat in sour cream, lemon extract and grated lemon zest until smooth.
4. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well combined.
5. Form dough into a ball, wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.
6. Divide dough into 4 parts.
7. Refrigerate until ready to roll out.
8. On floured surface roll dough, one part at a time, 1/4-inch thick.
9. Using a 2 to 3-inch cookie cutter or glass, cut out cookies.
10. Use a spatula to carefully pick up and place cookies on a parchment lined sheet pan 2 inches apart.
11. Lightly brush cookies with lemon juice and sprinkle with additional sugar.
12. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
13. Do not overcook.
14. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
15. Bake each portion completely before rolling another batch.
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