Lemon Cookies {All Things Pretty}

I am so excited to link up with Niki, Amanda, Jade, and Bethany for...

 the All Things Pretty Linky Party!

This sounded like so much fun, and of course I love pretty things.

Today, I'm sharing Lemon Cookies.

I had the urge this week to make something sweet but tart, and use the lemons I've had sitting in the fruit basket.

Ta-da! Lemon Cookies!

Here's what you need:

1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

Lemon juice (from 1/2 a lemon)

Lemon zest (from a whole lemon)

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/4 cup flour

Here's what you do:

Preheat oven to 350F

Cream butter and sugar

Add lemon juice, zest, egg, & vanilla

don't you just love this measuring spoon? it sits flat on the counter!

Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt then mix 

(don't over-mix)

Refrigerate dough for approximately 20 minutes.

I didn't do this and think the cookies would form better if the dough is slightly chilled.

Drop by teaspoon-fulls onto cookie sheet

 I love using my cookie scoop- it's so easy and makes perfect scoops. A spoon will work just fine, though!

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Edges should be slightly brown.

Let cool for a couple minutes, then transfer to wire rack. 

Let cookies cool completely.

Optional:

Lemon glaze

I think the cookies taste great without the glaze but if you are a glaze/frosting type of person, you might enjoy this last step.

Mix ~1/2 cup powdered sugar and juice from 1/2 lemon together to form a paste.

Drizzle over cooled cookies.

These taste like sugar cookies with a hint of lemon tart-ness. Perfect for summer!

Enjoy!

(adapted from this recipe)

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's pretty things today.

If you are stopping by from the link-up, say hi! I love making new friends!