Lemon Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool before serving.