Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies
These soft and chewy lemon cookies are bursting with fresh citrus flavor and have a tender center with lightly crisp edges. They’re an easy homemade treat that’s perfect for spring gatherings, tea time, or anytime you’re craving a bright, refreshing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes if it is too soft to handle.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll in powdered sugar if desired.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Mix in white chocolate chips or poppy seeds for a delicious variation.
- Drizzle cooled cookies with a simple lemon glaze for extra sweetness.
- Substitute lime or orange zest for a different citrus flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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