- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Required Kitchen Tools
When preparing Maggiano's Lemon Cookies, the right tools will make your baking experience smoother and stress-free. Here's what I use in my kitchen:
- Mixing Bowls – For combining dry and wet ingredients separately.
- Hand or Stand Mixer – To cream butter and sugar until fluffy and smooth.
- Zester & Citrus Juicer – For extracting maximum lemon zest and juice.
- Cookie Scoop – Ensures evenly sized cookies that bake consistently.
- Baking Sheets + Parchment Paper – Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Wire Cooling Rack – Allows cookies to cool evenly and maintain their texture.
Having these tools ready before you start will make the process effortless and enjoyable.
