Heavenly Lemon Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool before dusting them with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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