How to Make Lemon Pound Cake Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so irresistible about the combination of tangy lemon and buttery pound cake. And when you take that winning duo and turn it into a cookie, you get the ultimate sweet treat. Lemon pound cake cookies are the perfect balance of zesty citrus flavor and rich, tender crumb. They're the ideal treat for any occasion, whether you're hosting a brunch, enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea, or just craving a little something sweet.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ⅔ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 28 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Whisk flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; gradually beat into creamed butter mixture until just combined. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into butter-flour mixture until dough is thoroughly mixed; stir in lemon extract. Drop small scoops of dough onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies spring back when touched, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 142mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 32mg