Lemon Icebox Cookies Recipe

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend thoroughly. Set aside.

3. Step 3

   In another medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer, or in the bowl of a standing mixer using the paddle attachment, cream the butter with 1 cup of the sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.

4. Step 4

   Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

5. Step 5

   Gradually blend the flour mixture into the creamed butter and egg mixture.

6. Step 6

   Shape the dough into 2 logs about 2-inches wide and 7-inches long. Wrap the rolls in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough until firm, 1 to 2 hours.

7. Step 7

   Position racks in the upper and lower third of the oven and heat to 375 F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

8. Step 8

   Unwrap the cookie dough and cut it into uniform slices about 1/4-inch thick.

9. Step 9

   Sprinkle the slices lightly with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 1/2-inches apart.

10. Step 10

    Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 12 minutes, rotating the racks in the oven half way through baking. Cool the cookies on a rack before serving.