Olive Oil and Lemon Cookies
These simple olive oil and lemon cookies pack a major WOW factor. Light and fluffy, soft and chewy, this cookie recipe is bursting with fresh lemon flavor. A great soft batch cookie for any dessert table. Even makes an EPIC ice cream sandwich. You may question your loyalty to chocolate chip after tasting these.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup high quality olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer beat sugar and olive oil until smooth. Mix in lemon zest and vanilla extract. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
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Turn mixer speed to low and slowly add in dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined.
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Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper using a 1.25 oz scoop. Baking for 15-18 minutes until cookies are golden. Cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
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To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. If the mixture seems too thick to drizzle, add additional lemon juice until desired consistency is achieved. Pour over cookies.