Lemon Sugar Cookies

This recipe is a great twist on a traditional favorite. Great for non-chocolate lovers!

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1 cup butter, room temperature

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 tbsp lemon zest

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2-3 tbsp sugar, for rolling

Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar and lemon zest until mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the flour at low speed, making sure to incorporate all of the flour and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Place remaining 2-3 tbsp sugar in a small bowl. Shape 1-inch balls of dough, roll in the sugar and place on prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 9-11 minutes, until set but not browned (or only very lightly on the bottom). Edges should be slightly firm. Cool cookies on the pan for a minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

-Adapted from the blog, Baking Bites