Description
Deliciously soft and tangy lemon butter cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dough: Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into balls and coat with powdered sugar if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool briefly on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For an extra lemony flavor, consider adding more lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg