Description
Indulge in the vibrant taste of homemade lemon cookies, where zesty citrus meets a delightful chewy texture. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to afternoon tea. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, they are sure to brighten your day and impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg