Simple Lemon Crisscross Cookies
These Simple Lemon Crisscross Cookies are soft and chewy! In just one bite you will LOVE these tasty treats! Kid tested and approved!
Equipment
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment or hand mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Cookie scoop or teaspoon
- Wire cooling racks
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 tsp lemon extract
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or hand mixer, beat the vegetable shortening and butter.
- Drop in egg, lemon extract and beat until combined.
- Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Beat until a soft dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop or teaspoon, gather up dough, roll into 1 inch balls and place on a baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
- Flatten with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit on cookie sheet for about 1 minute. Then move to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
- To freeze, place in an airtight container with wax paper between layers. Freeze for up to 3 months.
