Lemon Fresh Cookies

Ever had an ingredient that you buy saying this will be great to use but never do? That's me! Pure lemon extract ... amongst a few others... But, I even bought a second bottle forgetting I had one already in the cabinet. The extract gets pushed to the side and I keep saying I'm going to use it soon. Well, soon has finally come! 

(... Nearly years later ... But don't worry I checked the expiration date ...) 

I like lemons cookies on occasion. I have no idea why but they are alluring to me. I think they should be delicate in flavor. I have had my share of overpowering lemon cookies. It is always a disappointment when I try to choke one down on the first bite. So, I've come up with a lemon cookies recipe that is not overly sweet and has the right hint of lemon. These cookies are refreshing. It's definitely a nice palate cleanser. These lemon cookies are also soft and chewy! 

Lemon Fresh Cookies
Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, salted 

1 egg

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon pure lemon extract 

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 cup flour

Directions:

Preheat oven 350 degrees.

Cream together butter, sugar and egg. Add baking soda and lemon extract. Mix in flour. Roll into teaspoon sized balls, place on greased pan and score with fork. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Bottom of cookies should be golden brown. 

Makes approximately 20 cookies. 

Tips:

If you want to spruce up this cookie, add white chocolate chips.

Scoring the cookies is not necessary. I did it to give the cookie a little textured look. Plus, it's fun! 

Keep an eye on the bottom of the cookies!