Soft Lemon Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar.
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12 tablespoons (170g) unsalted butter, room temperature.
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1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest.
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1 large egg.
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1 large egg yolk.
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1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 1/4 cups (150g) powdered sugar.
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2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
# Instructions:
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
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Beat sugar, butter, and lemon zest until fluffy.
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Mix in egg and yolk.
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Add lemon juice and vanilla extract.
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Mix in flour mixture until combined.
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Chill dough for 45-60 minutes.
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Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Roll 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized dough balls and place 12 on each baking sheet.
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Bake for 9 minutes.
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Cool cookies for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
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Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for the icing.
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Spread or pipe icing onto cooled cookies and let set before storing.
# Notes:
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For thinner cookies, flatten dough balls before baking.
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Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.