Easy Lemon Drop Cookies
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly soft, these Easy Lemon Drop Cookies are a citrus lover's dream! Bursting with fresh lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest, these cookies deliver the perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every bite. Rolled in powdered sugar for a delightful crinkled appearance, they bake up beautifully golden with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short bake time, this recipe is a quick and simple way to satisfy your sweet tooth or impress guests with a batch of homemade treats. Perfect for spring gatherings, tea parties, or whenever you're craving a refreshing dessert, these lemon cookies will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large Egg
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until combined. The mixture may look slightly curdled, but this is normal.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms.
Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion out the dough, rolling each piece into a ball with your hands.
Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar to coat them completely, then place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have a crinkled appearance. The centers should still appear slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Serve the cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy your zesty lemon drop cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.0 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.2 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 697 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 1869 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 453.9 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.0 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 490 mg | 10% | |
*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.
