Lemon Spritz Cookies by Jane Su

Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup confectioner sugar
1 large egg, plus one egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon oil (or 1 teaspoon of lemon extract)
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bake sheet with parchment paper.

1. Cream butter with granulated and confectioner sugar until light and fluffy. Add in egg and beat until combined. Add in egg yolk and beat until combined. Add in lemon oil (or extract) and lemon zest, beat until combined.

2. Whisk cornstarch and flour together. Add flour mixture into wet mixture and beat lightly until combined.

3. Transfer dough to cookie press or a pastry bag fitted with a open star tip. Pipe dough in a circular motion working from the outside towards the center. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes or until bottoms turn golden.