Ingredients
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1 stick (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1½ cups granulated sugar, divided
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zest and juice from one large lemon, separated
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp kosher salt
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blue gel food coloring
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½ cup confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the butter, 1 cup of the granulated sugar and lemon zest in your mixer till light and fluffy; scrape down the sides. Add the lemon juice, egg and vanilla and beat again; scrape down the sides. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and beat again till ingredients are well combined.
- Add a bit of food coloring to the dough and beat until the color is completely incorporated. Add more color, a bit at a time, till the desired shade is reached.
- Place the remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar in a small bowl, and the confectioner’s sugar in another bowl.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop the batter right into the granulated sugar. Gently turn so that the scoop is completely covered in the sugar, then roll into a ball. Place the ball into the confectioner’s sugar, turn to coat and roll into a ball again. Place on your prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or till the cookies are puffed up and the edges are just set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hanukkah