{"id":20426,"date":"2016-03-07T07:10:38","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T12:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/?p=20426"},"modified":"2019-11-26T07:20:21","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T12:20:21","slug":"lemon-butter-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2016\/03\/07\/lemon-butter-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Butter Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6237\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2012\/01\/17\/apple-cake\/food-header-1-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?fit=640%2C144&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,144\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Food-Header-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?fit=640%2C144&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6237\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?resize=640%2C144&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Food-Header-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?resize=300%2C67&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"20427\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2016\/03\/07\/lemon-butter-cookies\/lemoncookies\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/LemonCookies.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"LemonCookies\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/LemonCookies.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/LemonCookies.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"LemonCookies\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/LemonCookies.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/LemonCookies.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Busy weekend, however I did manage to bake some cookies that Joe says are <em>amazing! <\/em>Soft, light, lemony &#8211;\u00a0there&#8217;s something about citrus that makes me pine for\u00a0warmer temperatures &#8211; we&#8217;ll get there.\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 1\/4 cups flour<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\n<li>8 ounces cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 stick butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoons lemon zest<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 tablespoons lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup confectioners sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 325\u00ba, line a baking tray with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li>In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together, set aside.<\/li>\n<li>In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li>Add lemon zest, juice, vanilla, salt, and eggs &#8211; then mix in flour until well combined,<\/li>\n<li>Wrap dough in plastic and chill for an hour. Measure out 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and roll into confectioners sugar. Place 2&#8243; apart on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, Cool on wire rack. Makes 3\u00a0dozen cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Busy weekend, however I did manage to bake some cookies that Joe says are amazing! Soft, light, lemony &#8211;\u00a0there&#8217;s something about citrus that makes me pine for\u00a0warmer temperatures &#8211; we&#8217;ll get there.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1238,4],"tags":[97,1071,3831],"class_list":["post-20426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lovin-from-the-oven","category-news","tag-baking","tag-cookies","tag-lemon"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1ed1x-5js","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":40220,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2023\/03\/13\/lemon-oatmeal-cookies\/","url_meta":{"origin":20426,"position":0},"title":"Lemon Oatmeal Cookies","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"March 13, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"It's no secret I love all things lemon, so I was intrigued when I found a recipe for lemon cookies that uses oats as an ingredient. They are crisp around the edges, soft in the middle and have a wonderful texture! 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 2\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LemonCookies.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LemonCookies.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LemonCookies.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":40283,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2023\/03\/20\/lemon-ricotta-muffins\/","url_meta":{"origin":20426,"position":1},"title":"Lemon Ricotta Muffins","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"March 20, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"I've been on a lemon kick lately, hoping to usher out the last cold days around these parts with some citrusy goodness. You can't go wrong with lemon and ricotta! 2 cups flour 1\/2 teaspoon baking soda 1\/2 teaspoon baking powder 1\/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LemonRicotta.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LemonRicotta.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LemonRicotta.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":44801,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2025\/03\/24\/nutella-cookies\/","url_meta":{"origin":20426,"position":2},"title":"Nutella Cookies","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"March 24, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Nutella, everyone's favorite spreadable food in a cookie! These cookies are brownie-like, chewy, and decadent, and they didn't last long around these parts! 1 1\/4 cups flour 1\/2 teaspoon baking soda 1\/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1\/2 cup light brown sugar 3\/4 cup Nutella 1 large egg\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nutella.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nutella.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nutella.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":36498,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2021\/09\/06\/blueberry-crumb-cake\/","url_meta":{"origin":20426,"position":3},"title":"Blueberry Crumb Cake","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"September 6, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0Blueberry crumb cake, a great excuse to eat cake for breakfast! Crumb Topping: 5 tablespoons flour 1\/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 tablespoons butter pinch salt Cake: 2 cups flour minus 1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons baking powder mix 3\/4 cup granulated sugar 1\/2 teaspoon table salt 4 tablespoons\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BlueberryCake-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BlueberryCake-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BlueberryCake-scaled.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BlueberryCake-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BlueberryCake-scaled.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BlueberryCake-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":44303,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2024\/12\/30\/iced-lemon-loaf-cake\/","url_meta":{"origin":20426,"position":4},"title":"Iced Lemon Loaf Cake","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"December 30, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Christmas is over, the cookies and pie have been devoured - but you still need to have a little something sweet on hand. I give you this Iced Lemon Loaf Cake - it packs a lemony punch and goes well with my morning coffee or an after dinner snack. 1\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LemonLoaf.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LemonLoaf.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LemonLoaf.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":43742,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2024\/09\/02\/blueberry-pie\/","url_meta":{"origin":20426,"position":5},"title":"Blueberry Pie","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"September 2, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Although it's September, I wanted to take advantage of summer produce one more time. I realized that I hadn't make a blueberry pie this year, which I remedied yesterday morning. The blueberries were the size of marbles, and very sweet - this pie is delicious! pie dough for 2 crusts\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BluePie.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BluePie.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BluePie.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20426"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20426\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}