That sounds wonderful! I haven’t tested this recipe with lemon juice, but I think it would work. I would try 1 Tbsp of juice but you may need to add a little extra flour!

I usually use the store brand!

Hey Laura, I recommend baking a tester cookie to ensure the final texture meets your expectations before baking up the whole batch! If the cookies are coming out flat, you can add up to an additional 1/4 cup of flour and see if that helps. If you’re still running into problems, try increasing the oven temperature by about 10°!

Yes! You will also want to reduce the bake time 7-9 minutes.

Hi Darlene, I have actually produced my own lemon flavoring and it is now available for sale here: https://shopcookingwithkarli.com/products/lemon-flavoring-100-pure-lemon-oil-cooking-with-karli-1-oz-bottle.