Lemon Cookies
Bright, zesty lemon cookies with a soft center and crisp edges - a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- 1.Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.2.Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.3.Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3 minutes).4.Wet Ingredients: Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix well.5.Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.6.Scoop: Drop 1-tbsp portions of dough 2 inches apart on baking sheets.7.Bake: 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.8.Glaze (Optional): Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- For thicker cookies: Chill dough 30 minutes before baking
- Storage: Keep in airtight container at room temperature
- Variation: Add 1 tbsp poppy seeds to dough for lemon-poppy version
- Glaze tip: Apply only to cooled cookies to prevent melting