What’s Cooking? | Lemondoodles

On this episode of  “What’s Cooking?” Chef Merry makes some lemondoodles! This recipe takes the texture of a snickerdoodle and infuses delicious lemons into it. It’s a great cookie for a change of pace and sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

INGREDIENTS

• 2/3 cup | Butter
• 3/4 cup (plus 1/3 cup) | Sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon | Vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups | All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon | Cream of tartar
• 1/3 teaspoon | Baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon | Salt
• 1 teaspoon (plus 1/2 teaspoon) | Lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon | Lemon juice

NOTE:  You will need an additional sugar and of lemon zest later in the recipe, to roll dough around in.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350˚ & line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter with the sugar, until light & fluffy.
3. Add the egg & vanilla, mix to combine. Add the lemon zest & juice, then stir until everything is incorporated.
4. In a bowl whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, & salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Stir until it is all fully incorporated, then refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
6. In a small bowl add the extra lemon zest and sugar and stir together while pressing the zest down. Do this until the sugar gains a light yellow color.
7. Scoop balls of dough and roll to form a ball. Roll the balls in the lemon sugar mixture until they are well coated.
8. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are very lightly brown.