Lemon Pixie Cookies (Printable)

Delicate, tangy lemon cookies with soft chewy texture and powdered sugar dusting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coating

10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar to coat evenly.
07 - Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The powdered sugar coating cracks beautifully as they bake, making every cookie look like it was dusted with fresh snow.
  • They come together in one bowl with no chill time required, which means you can go from craving to cookie in about half an hour.
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough after adding flour is the fastest way to get tough cookies instead of tender ones, so fold gently and stop early.
  • If your dough feels too sticky to roll, refrigerate it for fifteen minutes and it will firm up beautifully without changing the texture.
03 -
  • Zest your lemons directly into the sugar and rub it together with your fingers to release the essential oils, this trick doubles the lemon flavor without adding extra liquid.
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through the bake time if your oven has hot spots, it ensures every cookie bakes evenly.

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