How to Make Delicious # Local Food Contest # Nairobi_East Area. Lemon Cookies

# Local Food Contest # Nairobi_East Area. Lemon Cookies.

You can have # Local Food Contest # Nairobi_East Area. Lemon Cookies using 11 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of # Local Food Contest # Nairobi_East Area. Lemon Cookies

1. Prepare 2 teaspoons of Lemon Zest, 1 lemon.
2. Prepare 1 cup of Granulated Sugar.
3. It's 1/2 cup of Unsalted Butter, softened.
4. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract.
5. It's 1 of large Egg.
6. You need 1/4 cup of Lemon Juice, from 1 to 2 lemons.
7. It's 1/4 teaspoon of Salt.
8. You need 1/4 teaspoon of Baking Powder.
9. It's 1/8 teaspoon of Baking Soda.
10. Prepare 1 1/2 cups of All-Purpose Flour.
11. Prepare 1/2 cup of Powdered Sugar.

# Local Food Contest # Nairobi_East Area. Lemon Cookies step by step

1. In a food processor, or the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the sugar and lemon zest until well combined and the sugar is lightly yellow and fragrant..
2. Add the softened butter and cream until light and fluffy..
3. Add the vanilla, egg, and lemon juice and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed..
4. Add the salt, baking powder, baking soda and flour and mix until combined..
5. Chill the dough for one hour..
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside..
7. Roll the cookie dough into tablespoon sized balls, roll them in powdered sugar and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet..
8. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until they are just starting to brown on the edges and are no longer shiny. Do not over bake the cookies..
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months..