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Lemon Cookies

Soft and Zesty Lemon Cookies You'll Love to Bake!

Delightful and quick Soft Lemon Cookies bursting with zesty lemon flavor. Perfect for every gathering and sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Weight Loss Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest packed
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
For the Icing
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice for the icing
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Shape the dough into 1 ½ inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together the icing ingredients until smooth, adjusting for desired consistency.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle or spread the icing over each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best texture, use room temperature butter and avoid overmixing the dough. Adjust icing thickness with sugar or lemon juice as needed.

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