Lemon Cookie Recipe
Hey there, welcome back to my baking blog! Today, I am so excited to share with you my recipe for the most delicious Lemon Cookies! These cookies are perfect for those who love the tangy and refreshing taste of lemon. They are soft, chewy, and have a delicious lemon flavor that comes from both lemon zest and lemon juice. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. They are also great to give as gifts.Making these cookies is so much fun too, it's a great recipe to make with kids, they will love to help you zest the lemons and mix the dough. And the best part is that they're so easy to make, you don't need any fancy equipment or ingredients, just a mixing bowl, a baking sheet and a grater. Trust me, once you try these cookies you'll never want to go back to store-bought cookies again. They are perfect for snacking, for breakfast or even for a party, everyone will love them.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Grater
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 medium lemon)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, sugar, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form the dough into 24 balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.