The Best Lemon Cloud Cookies

Lemon Cloud Cookies are light and airy cookies with a bright lemon flavor. They often have a soft, almost cake-like texture and are coated with powdered sugar or a lemon glaze. Here’s a basic recipe to give you an idea of how they’re made:

Lemon Cloud Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Lemon: Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
8. Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

These cookies are perfect for a light, refreshing treat with a hint of citrus. Enjoy!