Lemon Butter Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in the egg until well combined.

4. 4

   Zest the lemon and add the zest to the mixture, then squeeze in the juice of the lemon.

5. 5

   Add the food colouring if desired, and mix until the colour is evenly distributed.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, sift together the plain flour and baking powder.

7. 7

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

8. 8

   Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

9. 9

   Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

11. 11

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. 12

    Enjoy your delicious lemon butter cookies!