Soft And Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies Food

SOFT AND CHEWY LEMON COOKIES

Steps:

• To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large mixing bowl and electric mixer) combine the butter, sugars, egg, lemon extract, and beat on medium-high speed until creamed, light, fluffy, and well combined, about 4 minutes.
• Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the lemon zest, honey, optional food coloring, and beat on medium-high speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. I used 1 teaspoon gel food coloring; add drops or gel to desired shade. One teaspoon gel makes the batter quite yellow but it mellows slightly after adding the dry ingredients.
• Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the flour, cornstarch, optional salt, and baking soda (keep the baking soda in a nice little mound rather than sprinkling it).
• Add the lemon juice directly on top of the baking soda. It will bubble and foam, which means the baking soda has been activated and this is good; if your soda doesn't bubble it's old and expired. Beat on low speed until just combined, about 1 minute.
• Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and using a large cookie scoop, 1/4-cup measure, or your hands, form approximately 12 equal-sized mounds of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly.
• Place mounds on a large plate or tray, cover with plasticwrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, up to 5 days. Do not bake with unchilled dough because cookies will bake thinner, flatter, and be more prone to spreading.
• Preheat oven to 350F, line a baking sheet with a Silpat or spray with cooking spray. Place dough mounds on baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart (I bake 8 cookies per sheet).
• Bake for about 10 minutes, or until edges have set and tops are just set, even if slightly undercooked, pale, and glossy in the center; don't overbake or undersides could become too browned. Cookies firm up as they cool.
• Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for about 10 minutes before serving. I let them cool on the baking sheet and don't use a rack.
• Optionally, dust with confectioners' sugar. Or, for increased lemon intensity, make the lemon glaze and then sprinkle with additional lemon zest.

SOFT AND CHEWY LEMON COOKIES

Steps:

• Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight: This makes the sticky, soft dough easier to roll out.
• Heat the oven to 375°F: Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or parchment.

SOFT AND CHEWY SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
• Beat in eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla.
• Gradually stir in dry mixture just until blended.
• Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls then roll in colored sugar.
• Refrigerate balls for at least 20 minutes or freeze until ready to bake.
• Place cookies 2" apart on an un-greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
• Bake in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned at the edges.
• Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to cool on a wire rack.

SOFT AND CHEWY LEMON SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in zest, lemon juice, egg and vanilla. Scrape bowl as needed. With mixer running on low, slowly incorporate baking soda, salt and flour. Continue mixing until well combined and no streaks remain. Transfer batter to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, roughly 2-4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• Use a medium scoop to portion dough. Shape into smooth balls. Coat well in remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Space 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-14 minutes. Allow cookies to rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to several days.

SOFT, CHEWY SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream shortening, butter, sugar; add eggs, lemon, vanilla and sour cream.
• Mix till creamy; add sifted dry ingredients: salt, soda, and flour.
• Chill for several hours or overnight. Roll into balls and flatten with bottom of sugar coated glass.
• Bake at 350°F just until the edges start turning color. Time will vary depending on how large and thick you made your cookies. It is important not to overbake if you want the texture to remain chewy and soft.
• Decorate as desired.