Gather around, cookie enthusiasts! Today we’re diving into the world of sweet and tangy with the fabulous Luscious Lemon Snaps. These aren’t your average cookies, folks! We’re talking about the kind of zesty delight that makes you wonder if you’ve been transported to a sunny lemon orchard. So grab your mixing bowl, your zester, and maybe even a pair of sunglasses because things are about to get bright!
Luscious Lemon Snaps
Brace yourselves for some mouth-watering lemony goodness. Here’s a sneak peek at what these exquisite treats look like:
Now that we’ve whetted your appetite, let’s jump into the nitty-gritty of what you’ll need to whip up these delightful lemony circles of happiness.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed if you want bonus points)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (more zest, more zestiness!)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (because who doesn’t love a little sprinkle?)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Get that oven warmed up and ready to bake those lovely lemon snaps!
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. You want it to look like a small cloud of goodness!
- Add in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest to your butter mixture and combine well. Mix it until you can’t see any more eggy bits. This is where the magic begins!
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this floury concoction into the wet mixture. Stir it until it’s just blended; we don’t want to overwork those poor flour molecules!
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a greased baking sheet. Leave some space for them to spread out—nobody likes a crowded cookie!
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown. Keep an eye on them; you don’t want your lemon snaps to become lemon snaps of doom!
- Once baked, let them cool slightly before dusting them with powdered sugar. Voilà! You’ve just created a batch of lemony paradise.
Now, it’s time to indulge! Grab a plate (or two), pour yourself a glass of lemonade, and treat yourself to some of the most delicious cookies your taste buds have ever encountered. Enjoy your baking and the delightful chaos that comes with it!