Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies
Brighten up your day with these irresistibly zesty Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies, a perfect balance of tangy citrus and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. Made with a tender gluten-free flour blend, real lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, these cookies deliver a refreshingly bold flavor in every bite. They’re quick to whip up in just 30 minutes, thanks to simple ingredients like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a touch of powdered sugar for a delicate finish. Soft and chewy with lightly golden edges, these lemon cookies are ideal for seasonal gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a delightful treat for anyone avoiding gluten. This easy recipe is sure to become your new citrus-infused favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cooled, sift the powdered sugar over the top of the cookies for a decorative finish.
Store the lemon cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1752 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.4 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*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.
