Lemon Pound Cake Cookies (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

01 - ¾ cup white sugar
02 - ⅔ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 2 eggs
06 - 2 teaspoons lemon extract

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
03 - In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture while stirring.
05 - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, incorporate the lemon extract.
06 - Place spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
07 - Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden and spring back when touched.

# Additional Notes:

01 - To make a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum for the best results. Sift the flour blend to ensure a smooth texture for the cookies.