1/2 cup butter or hard margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated (white) sugar
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
additional granulated sugar, for rolling, optional
Preheat oven to 350◦F. Prepare a cookie sheet.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Beat in egg, lemon rind, and juice.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Shape batter into balls. Sprinkle with a little sugar, if desired. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for exactly ten minutes. The cookies should be light brown on the bottom.
Makes about 30-40 cookies.
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