How to Make Soft Lemon Cookies from Scratch - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, make soft lemon cookies! This delightful recipe combines the zesty tang of fresh lemon with the sweet, buttery goodness of homemade cookies. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up a batch of these delicious treats from scratch.

Whether you're hosting a summer picnic, having friends over for tea, or simply craving a sweet and citrusy snack, these soft lemon cookies are sure to hit the spot. The combination of bright, refreshing cit...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest, preferably organic
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sprinkling (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Cream sugar and butter in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, egg, and vanilla extract; mix on low speed to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl to incorporate everything evenly.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Add to the sugar mixture slowly, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons flour.
  • Place 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop out teaspoonfuls of cookie dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet, 1 to 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are light brown on the edges, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 3 minutes on the cookie sheet. Transfer to a cooling rack and sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.
  • Nutrition

    91 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 14mg