Description
Soft, buttery cookies infused with bright lemon zest and juice, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an even zestier flavor, use fresh lemons. Consider chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, dessert, sweet treats, baking, celebration
