Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies
Delightful soft and chewy lemon cookies that bring a taste of sunshine to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then gradually add to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes for a thicker cookie (optional).
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading while baking. For variation, consider adding poppy seeds or dipping in chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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