Easy Lemon Zest Cookies

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WEBSep 19, 2023 · Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat 1/2 cup sugar, butter and oil in another mixing bowl with an …

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
2. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat 1/2 cup sugar, butter and oil in another mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add egg white, lemon zest and vanilla; beat until smooth. Beat in lemon juice. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold in with a rubber spatula just until combined.
3. Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a saucer. Coat the bottom of a wide-bottomed glass with cooking spray and dip it in the sugar. Flatten the dough with the glass into 2 1/2-inch circles, dipping the glass in the sugar each time.
4. Bake the cookies until they are just starting to brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a flat surface (not a rack) to crisp.

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WEBApr 19, 2024 · Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer …

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add egg, beating until just incorporated. Add vanilla and lemon zest; beat until just incorporated.
3. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
4. Using a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), drop rounded scoops of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

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