Christmas Soft Lemon Cookies

✅ Ingredients (Cookies)

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (100 g) white sugar
• ½ cup (120 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

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🍋 Ingredients (Lemon Glaze)

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (adjust for thickness)
• Optional: Christmas sprinkles

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the dough

1. Beat butter + sugar until light and creamy.
2. Add egg, sour cream/yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla — mix until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together:
   • flour
   • baking powder
   • baking soda
   • salt
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
5. Chill dough for 20–30 minutes (helps cookies stay thick and soft).

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2. Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop onto a parchment-lined tray.
3. Bake 10–12 minutes, just until the bottoms are lightly golden.
   • Cookies should remain pale and soft.

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3. Glaze

1. Mix powdered sugar + lemon juice until smooth.
2. Dip the tops of cooled cookies or drizzle glaze over them.
3. Add sprinkles for a Christmas touch.