Lemon Slice Sugar Cookies (Air Fryer)

Contributed By: Parker

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
ICING:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Method:

1. In a large bowl, cream butter, pudding mix and sugar until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Beat in egg and milk. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each into a 6-in.-long roll. Wrap and refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
3. Preheat air fryer to 325°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. In batches, place slices in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until edges are light brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool in basket 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Helpful Hints:

Here's a refreshing variation of my grandmother's sugar cookie recipe. Lemon pudding mix and icing add a subtle tartness that tingles your taste buds.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min./ batch + cooling
YIELD: about 2 dozen.
To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap and place in a resealable container. Store in the refrigerator.
Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in a resealable container and freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. Cook as directed, increasing time by 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 110 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.


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