Description
Delightful lemon cookies with a refreshing burst of tangy flavor and a soft, chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g, room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300g)
- 3 Tbsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar (50g, for rolling cookies)
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest together using an electric mixer for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Lemon: Pour in the fresh lemon juice and crack in the egg. Mix again until everything is well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Switch to using a spatula to mix until the dry ingredients are just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat and Prepare: Once chilled, remove the dough and preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- Shape and Bake: Use a cookie scoop to form balls of dough, rolling each in sugar. Place them on a silicone-lined baking sheet and bake for 11-13 minutes.
- Cool Down: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Always use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Ensure the butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg