MEYER LEMON COOLER COOKIES

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons Meyer lemon zest, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, granulated sugar, egg, 2 tablespoons zest, and vanilla with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until combined. Beat in lemon juice until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 325°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a teaspoon, scoop dough into mounds; roll mounds into ¾-inch balls. Place on prepared pans. Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in the work bowl of a food processor, pulse together remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon zest until combined. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl; gently roll warm cookies in sugar mixture until well coated. Let cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.