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Soft Lemon Cookies

Lemon Cookies are soft & chewy with a bright & tangy taste, topped with sweet & lemony frosting!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
  3. Cream sugar and butter with a mixer on medium-high until light and fluff, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in yogurt.
  4. Mix in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. 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.
  6. Scoop the dough onto the prepared pan about 2" apart.
  7. Bake for 10-13 minutes until the tops are set and the edges are just lightly browned.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.