Soft Lemon Cookies
User Reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
33 mins
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Servings
36 cookies
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Soft Lemon Cookies
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Lemon Cookies are soft & chewy with a bright & tangy taste, topped with sweet & lemony frosting!
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Ingredients
Cookies
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 drops Yellow food coloring optional
- Sprinkles optional
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
- Cream sugar and butter with a mixer on medium-high until light and fluff, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in yogurt.
- Mix in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Turn the mixer on to low and add half of the dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared pan about 2" apart.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until the tops are set and the edges are just lightly browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Cream butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar a little bit at a time until incorporated.
- Add heavy cream and food coloring if using. Turn the mixer on to high speed and let the frosting whip for 4-5 minutes until it becomes a light golden yellow.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and top with sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are room temperature.
- Vanilla yogurt can be replaced with either sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.
- The dough is a little bit sticky for this recipe.
- Store cookies on the counter for 3 to 4 days. Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
209
(10%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
36mg
(2%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
334IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 209 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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