Description
A zesty and buttery cookie with a refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for a firmer cookie.
- Try adding poppy seeds for added texture.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, citrus desserts, baking recipes