Lemon Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    58 mins

  • Servings

    24 cookies

  • Calories

    137 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Cookies

Soft lemon cookies that were inspired by Paradise Bakery's lemon cookies.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter at cool room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until well blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  2. With the mixer on low speed, add eggs, one at a time, and mix until blended.
  3. Add lemon juice and zest, mixing until combined.
  4. Add flour and baking powder. Stir in until just combined. Don't overmix.
  5. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  7. 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.
  8. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks and let cool.
  9. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g 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%)

Nutrition 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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