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Stack of three lemon snowflake cookies on a light grey plate.

Lemon Snowflakes Cookie Recipe

Delightful lemon-flavored snowflake cookies perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. These cookies are light, buttery, and dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 lemon zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Decoration
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in egg, lemon extract, and lemon zest.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix until combined.
  5. Divide dough, flatten, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets.
  7. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Cut out cookies and place on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden.
  10. Cool on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly before rolling and cutting. This helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.