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Lemon Butter Cookies

This easy, lemon butter cookies recipe makes the best, melt in your mouth cookies. They’re a dairy free version of an old fashioned buttery, shortbread cookie. They’re perfect for the holidays or any time of year. Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a simple alternative to icing. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegan butter or vegetable shortening
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg.
  • Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
  • Gradually mix in the flour until incorporated.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Using the tines of a fork, cross marks in the cookies to slightly flatten them (as pictured).
  • Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until cookies are set on top and slightly golden on bottom.
  • Transfer to cooling rack and immediately dust with powdered sugar (sugar will melt into cookies from the remaining heat).
  • Once completely cool, dust cookies again with powdered sugar.

Notes

*Optional: Add 1 teaspoon lemon extract for a little extra lemon flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 1mg