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Meyer Lemon Cookies Recipe

Jamie Lothridge
Meyer lemon cookies are bright and bold with citrus flavor. This sweet treat is perfect with a cup of tea.
3 from 281 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 36 2 cookies
Calories 133 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • zest of 4 Meyer Lemons
  • 3 tablespoons Meyer Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and very fluffy; about; 4 minutes.
  • Beat in egg, vanilla extract, Meyer Lemon zest and juice.
  • Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients and toasted coconut into the butter and sugar mixture.
  • Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and roll in sugar. Place on prepared cookie sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
  • Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 74mgSugar: 12g
Keyword Baked, Cookies, Desserts, Family Meals and Snacks, Lemons, Party Food, Snacks, Spring
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