Description
Deliciously soft and chewy lemon cookies that brighten up any occasion with a burst of citrus flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients gradually until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Avoid over-mixing the dough to ensure chewy cookies.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg