Lemon Cookies

These cookies are a family favorite in my family! My dad has entered these lemon cookies into our county fair 3 years in a row and has won 1st place every time! Our family especially loves this cookie because we use the lemons from our meyer lemon tree which we say makes them taste even better! with all that said lets make some cookies!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients except flour until well blended.

On low speed, beat in flour just until blended. Flour WILL get everywhere as you can see on the mixer.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Optional step is to sprinkle cookies with sugar or almonds.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

Recipe from Allrecipes.com 
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