Lemonade Cookies
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly soft, these Lemonade Cookies are the perfect marriage of sweetness and citrusy zing to brighten up your dessert table. Made with fresh lemon juice and zest, these cookies offer a burst of refreshing flavor in every bite, while their delicate, powdered sugar coating gives them a crinkly, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, these cookies are a breeze to whip up, making them ideal for quick treats, summer parties, or gifting. Whether you're a lemon lover or just exploring citrus desserts, these easy homemade cookies are sure to become a new favorite. Serve them alongside an icy glass of lemonade for the ultimate flavor pairing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 220 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 75 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the bowl and beat until the mixture is well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion the dough into small balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated.
Place the dough balls 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 just starting to set but the centers appear slightly underbaked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the Lemonade Cookies with your favorite beverage, or store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.6 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.9 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 1589 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 447.9 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 273.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 458 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.
