Lemon Cookies

SOFT & CHEWY LEMON SUGAR COOKIES

From the kitchen of: Alexa Melendez

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened • 1 cup granulated sugar • zest of 1 lemon • 2 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed • 1 large egg • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp salt • 2 cups all purpose flour

Directions

1 . In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and 1 cup granulated sugar . Beat until light and fluffy . Mix in zest, lemon juice, egg and vanilla . Scrape bowl as needed . With mixer running on low, slowly incorporate baking soda, salt, and flour .

Continue mixing until well combined and no streaks remain .

Transfer batter to a small bowl . Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, roughly 2-4 hours or overnight . 2 . Preheat oven to 350 . Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper . 3 . Use a medium scoop to portion dough . Shape into smooth balls . Space 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet . 4 . Bake 12-14 minutes . Allow cookies to rest on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely . Store cooled cookies in airtight container for up to several days .