Lemon Cookies

Lemon Cookies

• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from half a lemon)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups flour

1/4 cup sanding or large-crystal sugar for topping

-Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment

-Zest your lemon, then squeeze the juice out of one half of the lemon.

-Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of your mixer, until it's light and fluffy.

-Add the lemon extract, eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice. Whip for 2 minutes.

-Scrape the sides of the bowl and whip for a minute more.

-Place the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda) into a large bowl and whisk to combine.

-Scrape down the sides of your mixing bowl and add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

-Scoop heaping tablespoons of the dough, dropping them into the sanding sugar before placing them on the cookie sheet.

-Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in your preheated 350-degree oven. They are done when they are barely beginning to brown and the tops are starting to crack.