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Lemon Rosewater Sugar Cookies (Delicate Floral)

These delicate sugar cookies are infused with lemon zest and rosewater, creating a light and fragrant treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, rosewater, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Shape and Bake
  1. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. For a stronger rose flavor, increase the amount of rosewater used.

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