Description
Bright, buttery cookies with a fresh lemon scent and a soft, tender crumb. Quick to make and perfect with tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze.
Notes
For stronger lemon flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract or increase zest by 1 teaspoon. Use fresh lemons for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13.3g
- Sodium: 37mg
- Fat: 7.9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg