Air-Fryer Lemon Slice Sugar Cookies

Name: Air-Fryer Lemon Slice Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 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

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. —Melissa Turkington, Camano Island, Washington

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
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

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter, pudding mix and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and milk. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
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.
Preheat air fryer to 325°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices in a single layer in foil-lined fryer basket. Cook until edges are light brown, 8-12 minutes. Cool in basket 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.
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 1-2 minutes.

Test Kitchen tip

In our testing, we have found cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers. As a result, we have given wider than normal ranges on suggested cook times. Begin checking at the first time listed and adjust as needed.