Easy Lemon Cookies
Easy Lemon Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1-2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the large eggs, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice to the bowl with the wet ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Mix the wet ingredients together with a whisk or spoon until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, mixing with a spoon until a sticky dough forms. You may need to use your hands to fully incorporate the flour and form a cohesive dough.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into balls, approximately the size of a golf ball (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter).
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Toss each dough ball in the powdered sugar, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set. They should still be soft in the center.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For an extra touch, dust with additional powdered sugar using a sieve while still warm.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Lemon Cookies
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1-2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the large eggs, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice to the bowl with the wet ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Mix the wet ingredients together with a whisk or spoon until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, mixing with a spoon until a sticky dough forms. You may need to use your hands to fully incorporate the flour and form a cohesive dough.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into balls, approximately the size of a golf ball (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter).
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Toss each dough ball in the powdered sugar, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set. They should still be soft in the center.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For an extra touch, dust with additional powdered sugar using a sieve while still warm.
⏱️ 2 min