Description
Indulge in the bright, buttery goodness of these lemon cookies that melt in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for any occasion, their zesty flavor and golden hue will bring a smile to everyone’s face. Easy to make, these cookies are a delightful treat that balances sweetness with a refreshing citrus tang. Gather your loved ones and enjoy this sunny burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on the sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg