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Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy lemon cookies with a zesty flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients
  1. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Scoop Cookies
  1. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake Cookies
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Dust
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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