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Lemon Cooler Cookies
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Instructions
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Set the oven temperature to 350℉ before baking.
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Cover two baking sheets with either parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Mix the flour and salt in a small bowl and keep it aside.
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Beat together the butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar in a big bowl until it becomes light and creamy, taking around 2 minutes.
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Incorporate vanilla extract and lemon juice into the mixture. You may add lemon extract if desired. If you are using fresh lemons for the juice, consider adding a small amount of lemon zest.
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Mix the flour until it is just combined and a dough forms.
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Portion out the cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop.
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Use either your hand or the base of a glass to flatten the dough into a circular shape, and then slice it in half to make a smiley shape.
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After baking for 10 minutes, let the cookies cool on the tray for 2 minutes before coating them completely by tossing them in the remaining ½ cup of powdered sugar.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Balance Lemon Intensity 🍋Use both lemon extract and fresh lemon juice for layered flavor—the extract provides concentrated brightness while juice adds natural tartness and prevents the cookies from tasting artificial.
- Chill Dough for Perfect Texture ❄️Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and achieve a tender, cake-like crumb that melts on the tongue rather than a flat cookie.
- Toast the Sugar Coating ✨Lightly toast your powdered sugar in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before coating to remove moisture and create a finer, more luxurious texture that adheres beautifully to warm cookies.
- Zest Before Juicing 🔪Always zest your lemons before cutting them in half to juice, then fold the zest into the butter mixture for deeper, more authentic lemon flavor that powdered extracts alone cannot achieve.
- Coat While Warm 🫖Dust cookies with powdered sugar immediately after removing from the oven while they're still slightly warm—this helps the coating stick and prevents it from sliding off as cookies cool.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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