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Ultimate Lemon Snickerdoodles

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A burst of brightness in your cookie jar, these soft and chewy lemon snickerdoodles are perfect for spring!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp lemon zest (finely grated)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 tbsp sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
  3. Beat the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar together for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Mix in the finely grated lemon zest.
  5. Incorporate the large egg, vanilla extract, and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the mixture.
  6. Fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mix until just combined.
  7. Give the dough a moment to rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  9. Roll each dough ball in the reserved 3 tablespoons of sugar.
  10. Bake your cookies in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes.
  11. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and dough is chilled before baking.

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Find it online: https://thestationrecipes.com/lemon-snickerdoodles-recipe/

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