Zesty Lemon Cookies

Ingredients

Cookies

• 2 cups/500 mL all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL baking powder
• 1/4 tsp/1.2 mL salt
• 1 cup/250 mL unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup/180 mL granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Organic Pure Lemon Extract

Icing

• 1 cup/250 mL powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp/15 mL milk
• 1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Watkins Organic Pure Lemon Extract

Directions

Cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a mixer, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and lemon extract, mixing until combined. Add flour mixture 1/2 cup/125 mL at a time until combined. Roll dough into circles. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on rack.

Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk and lemon extract until smooth. Add more milk to make thinner. Using a spoon, drizzle icing. Ready to serve when set.

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Bake Time: 10 Minutes

Cool Time: 15 Minutes

Yield = 24 cookies