2 ½cupsall-purpose flourregular or gluten-free 1-to-1 flour blend
1teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonsalt
1 ½teaspooncream of tartar
Zest from 1 small lemonThis gives a light lemony taste, for someone who likes a big lemon punch then do 2 lemons
yellow food coloringOPTIONAL
Rolling sugar (pre-baking)
½cupgranulated sugarregular or yellow sugar can be used. See NOTES section below.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick spray or parchment paper if it’s not already non-stick.
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy (3-5 minutes). Add in the eggs and lemon extract, mix well. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, add in the lemon zest, and mix until just combined. If using food coloring add it now.Do not overmix!
Using a medium cookie scoop, or a spoon, form dough balls that are a little over an inch in size, this is equivalent to a heaping tablespoon. Place the dough into the ½ cup bowl of sugar and roll it around. Place the dough 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes, then allow the cookies to rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Rolling sugarRegular granulated sugar or yellow sugar (or a combination) can be used to roll the cookies in before baking. If using yellow sugar you can make your own by adding the sugar to a plastic bag with a drop or two of food coloring. Seal and shake the bag to coat and color the sugar.How to StoreOnce fully cooled, store in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They can be kept on a plate sealed with plastic wrap too.How to FreezeThe cookies can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Allow them to cool completely before adding to a freezer bag or firm sided container (which helps protect from damage in a crowded freezer).