Description
A soft, chewy cookie with a vibrant lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
Mixing:
1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
3. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
Combining:
1. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until combined.
Baking:
1. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and flaxseed eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon cookie, crumbl cookie, citrus dessert