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Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ tsp baking powder
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter, softened
• • 1 ⅞ cup granulated sugar (classic) or 3/4 cup sugar substitute + 1/4 cup sugar (lemon zest)
• • 1 ⅞ large egg
• • 1 ⅞ tsp vanilla extract (classic) or 1/2 tsp lemon zest + 1/2 tsp lemon juice (lemon zest)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add egg and vanilla/lemon zest mixture. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Divide dough into 24 equal portions. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Chill for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.