Lemon Butterball Cookies

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By Heather Seeley

Prep Time:

10m

Bake/Cook Time:

12m - 14m

Yield:

30 cookies

Plan for:

Chill 30 min

Looking for a new lemon cookie? These Lemon Butterball Cookies are melt-in-your mouth perfection. The delicious combination of sweet and tart lemon flavor will have everyone wanting more. These cookies also make a great gift for friends and family.

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Products Used

Confectioners Powdered Sugar Poly Bag

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
Lemon zest from 2 lemons
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar (for coating)

*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.

Directions

Cream butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together with electric mixer.
Mix in vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Slowly add in flour and salt and mix until combined.
Chill dough in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 12-14 minutes.
Let cool for 5 minutes and then roll cookies in remaining powdered sugar. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Roll them in powdered sugar a second time before serving.