Martha Stewart Lemon Cookies Recipe
Do you love fresh treats? You must try the Martha Stewart Lemon Cookies Recipe. These cookies are soft and bright.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Whisk
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Microplane or zester.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- 1/2 cup softened butter.
- 1 cup granulated sugar.
- 1 large egg.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze.
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Line your pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together. Set this bowl aside for later.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and lemon zest.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter. Stir in the lemon juice now.
- Drop small scoops of dough onto pans. Leave space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The edges should be lightly brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice. Drizzle it over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best zest.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough.
- Make sure your butter is room temperature.
- Let cookies cool before adding the glaze.
- Use a zester for very fine peel.