Meyer Lemon Cooler Cookies

These Meyer Lemon Cooler Cookies are the perfect winter citrus treat! 

Meyer Lemon Cooler Cookies

2017-02-15 05:32:55

Makes 60

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Ingredients

1. 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
2. 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
3. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
4. 1 large egg
5. 3 tablespoons Meyer lemon zest, divided
6. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
7. 1 1/2 cups cake flour
8. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
10. 1 tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, granulated sugar, egg, 2 tablespoons zest, and vanilla with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until combined. Beat in lemon juice until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 325°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
4. Using a teaspoon, scoop dough into mounds; roll mounds into ¾-inch balls. Place on prepared pans.
5. Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, in the work bowl of a food processor, pulse together remaining 1 cup confectioners’ sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon zest until combined. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl; gently roll warm cookies in sugar mixture until well coated. Let cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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