Lemon Cutout Cookies
Brighten up your baking routine with these delightful Lemon Cutout Cookies—a citrus-infused twist on a classic treat! Featuring the zesty tang of fresh lemon zest and juice, these buttery cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and tart. With a soft yet sturdy texture, the dough rolls out beautifully, making it ideal for creative cookie-cutter shapes. Perfect for holiday decorating or a simple dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are as versatile as they are delicious. Ready in under an hour and yielding two dozen cookies, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves the refreshing flavor of lemon in their desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
Repeat with the second disc of dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Keep a close eye on them to prevent overbaking.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving, or decorate with icing for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.3 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1158 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 498.6 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 264.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
