Lemon Cookie Recipe: Easy Delight for Your Homemade Treats
Explore the scrumptious world of lemon cookies with this easy recipe that brings a burst of citrus flavor to your baking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, add a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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