Description
Delightful Lemon Spritz Cookies are quick, easy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together in another bowl until creamy and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract, mixing well to combine all the flavors.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fill a cookie press with the dough and press them onto ungreased baking sheets, creating lovely shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are just set.
- Let cool for a moment and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving or storing.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the dough a day in advance. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg