Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This step is crucial, as it prevents the cookies from sticking and ensures that they bake evenly.
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In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process usually takes about 2-3 minutes. The tremendous fluffy texture you achieve will help the cookies rise beautifully.
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Beat in the egg, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. The addition of lemon zest at this stage intensively enhances the citrus aroma, making your kitchen smell heavenly.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This step is essential to ensure that your baking powder is evenly distributed throughout the flour, leading to a tremendous rise in your cookies.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a denser texture in the final cookies.
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Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This not only helps to firm up the dough but also allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in an even more delicious cookie.
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Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and coat them in powdered sugar generously. The sugar coating gives the cookies their signature crinkle appearance when baked.
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Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
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Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft; they will firm up as they cool.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This wait is essential for achieving the perfect texture; patience is key!
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