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Description
These Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies are bursting with bright lemon flavor and have a perfectly soft and chewy texture. Ideal for a delightful treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your soft and chewy lemon cookies!
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the dough.
- You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon zest to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg