Description
Soft, buttery cookies bursting with fresh lemon flavor, reminiscent of classic lemon poundcake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon, cookies, poundcake, dessert, buttery