Soft Baked Lemon Cookies

Ingredients

• 10 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• zest of 2 lemons ((about 1 Tbsp lemon zest))
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice ((about 1/2 lemon))
• 1 1/2 tsp pure lemon extract
• 5 drops yellow food coloring
• 2 cups all-purpose flour ((stir, spoon & level))
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon extract, and yellow food coloring. Mix thoroughly.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until incorporated, scraping the bowl as necessary.

3. 3

   Scoop 1½ Tbsp sized cookie dough balls and roll them in a bowl with ¼ cup powdered sugar. Place cookies on a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 to 10 minutes. Store cookies in an airtight container or plastic bag up to 5 days.