How To Bake Soft Cinnamon And Lemon Cookies
Make soft and sweet cinnamon cookies with lemon zest using this simple recipe. Your cookies will be incredibly crispy, with a buttery center and golden edges.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1¼ cup margarine
1 tsp lemon zest
1½ cup white granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1tbsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp cinnamon
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Procedure
Preheat the oven to 175°C.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy while scraping the sides of the bowl.
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract for a further 2 minutes until well incorporated.
Fold in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, lemon zest and salt until just combined.
Cover dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes
Roll cookie dough into balls
Arrange cookies at least 3-inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with a little extra cinnamon to ensure cookies are completely covered.
Bake for 10-11 minutes or until edges are golden.
Let cool for about 10-15 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy