AIR-FRYER LEMON SLICE SUGAR COOKIES

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Here's a refreshing variation of my grandmother's sugar cookie recipe. Lemon pudding mix and icing add a subtle tartness that tingles your taste buds. -Melissa Turkington, Camano Island, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
ICING:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, pudding mix and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and milk. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each into a 6-in.-long roll. Wrap and refrigerate 3 hours or until firm., Preheat air fryer to 325°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. In batches, place slices in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until edges are light brown, 8-12 minutes. Cool in basket 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap and place in a resealable container. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in a resealable container and freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. Cook as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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