Lemon Cookies
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Lemon Cookies
Description
These Lemon Cookies start with creaming room-temperature butter and a combination of granulated and powdered sugars for balanced sweetness and texture. Eggs, lemon juice, and zest infuse the dough with fresh citrus aroma and flavor. Flour and baking powder provide structure and slight rise, mixed just until combined to prevent toughness. Chilling the dough helps control spread during baking.
Baked at 375°F, the cookies develop firm edges without browning, maintaining a pale color and soft interior. After cooling briefly on the sheet, they're transferred to racks to cool fully before being dusted with powdered sugar, adding a subtle, sweet finish.
These cookies work well for those who enjoy bright, lemon-flavored treats and can be served alongside tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter at cool room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until well blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- With the mixer on low speed, add eggs, one at a time, and mix until blended.
- Add lemon juice and zest, mixing until combined.
- Add flour and baking powder. Stir in until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Drop by 1.5 tablespoon scoops (a medium cookie scoop) onto prepared baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm with no color, about 7-10 minutes.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks and let cool.
- Once cool, dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Estimate nutrition values, as actual amounts depend on specific ingredients used.
- Chill dough before baking to control cookie spread and texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best citrus flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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