Lemon Cookies
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly soft, these Lemon Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy! Infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, each bite delivers a burst of citrusy flavor that melts in your mouth. Rolled in powdered sugar before baking, these cookies develop a delicate crackle and a soft, tender texture that’s impossible to resist. Ready in under 35 minutes and yielding 24 deliciously chewy cookies, they make a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting guests or craving a sunny pick-me-up, these homemade lemon cookies will brighten your day. Perfectly simple, yet bursting with flavor, they’re a must-try for lemon lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
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 powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and roll into balls.
Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious lemon cookies with a cup of tea or as a delightful treat on their own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.2 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.5 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 607 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 1769 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 450.4 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 425 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.
