Description
Delightful lemon cookies that bring a burst of sunshine with every bite, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Keep leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to five days. They freeze well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg