Chewy Honey Lemon Cookies
Brighten your day with these irresistible Chewy Honey Lemon Cookies, a delightful blend of sweet honey and zesty lemon in every bite. Soft, tender, and perfectly chewy, these cookies are a citrus lover's dream come true, featuring fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for a vibrant burst of flavor. The addition of honey not only adds natural sweetness but also gives these cookies their signature chewy texture. Rolled in powdered sugar for a beautiful crackled finish, they bake up in just 10 minutes, making them perfect for a quick treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert. Whether served with a cup of tea or enjoyed on their own, these cookies offer a refreshing twist on classic homemade sweets that's as easy to make as it is delicious! Perfect for spring gatherings, holiday bakes, or anytime you crave a citrusy pick-me-up.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and honey until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough into balls and roll them lightly between your palms.
Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are just starting to crackle on top. The centers should still look slightly underbaked.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your chewy honey lemon cookies with a warm cup of tea or as a refreshing dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.2 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.1 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 1323 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.9 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 443 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
