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Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies

Delightful cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for family gatherings or cozy moments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is not melted.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh is best!)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and the egg until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can refrigerate them to extend shelf life. Freeze unbaked dough for later use, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time when baking from frozen. For reheating, place cookies in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or warm in the oven.