Lemon Cookies

Prep Time 12 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 52 mins
Servings: 22
Ingredients
  • • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • • 1 large egg
  • • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cream butter and sugar until lightened.
  2. 2

    Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.

  3. 3
    Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  4. 4
    Refrigerate 30 minutes (recommended). Preheat oven to 350°F.
  5. 5
    Scoop into 1 1/2-tablespoon portions. Roll in powdered sugar if using.
  6. 6
    Place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined pan.
  7. 7
    Bake 9–11 minutes. Cool on pan 5 minutes before transferring.
Note

Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor — it makes a big difference.

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes.

Add a lemon glaze for extra sweetness (powdered sugar + lemon juice).

Dough can be made ahead and chilled overnight.

Cookie dough freezes well — bake straight from frozen, adding 1 minute.

Keywords: lemon cookies
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