Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that brighten any occasion. These cookies are not only easy to make but also pack a refreshing citrus punch with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg