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Lemon Cookies

These Lemon Cookies are a zesty delight! Bursting with flavor and a hint of crunch, they're perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cookie sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, poppy seeds, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the lemon zest, orange zest, extra-virgin olive oil, egg, and fresh lemon juice to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Before baking, sprinkle extra granulated sugar on top of each cookie.
  8. Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • These cookies freeze beautifully; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • For a softer cookie, reduce the baking time slightly.
  • If dough spreads too much, chill for 30 minutes before baking.