Lemon Olive Oil Cookies

These super easy cookies combine the bright, fresh flavors of citrus with the soft, smooth, mild nuttiness of olive oil. This perfect summertime cookie is quick and easy to make and doesn't require any sort of mixer!
This lemon olive oil cookie recipe is adapted from https://thisdelicioushouse.com/soft-lemon-cookies/

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Author Michael Desrosiers (Attempt Cookies)

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

12 Min

Inactive time

1 Hour

Total time

1 H & 22 M

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Lemon Olive Oil Cookies

These super quick and easy summertime cookies combine the smoothness and mild nuttiness of olive oil with the bright flavors of fresh lemon. No mixer required!

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Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¾ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 4 tbsp)
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Mix together one egg, sugar, olive oil, and the zest and juice of one lemon.
2. Add baking soda and mix.
3. Stir in flour with a spatula or wooden spoon until a dough is formed.
4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
5. Scoop the dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
6. Bake at 350°F for 12-13 minutes.
7. Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before removing to a wire baking rack.

Notes

• Inspiration for this recipe comes from https://thisdelicioushouse.com/
• You can experiment with different types of citrus.
• This recipe is super quick and easy to make. Because these cookies use olive oil instead of butter, you can mix all of the ingredients up without any sort of mixer.