Craving a burst of sunshine in a cookie? Look no further than these incredible Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies! With their perfect balance of tangy lemon flavor and a delightfully soft, chewy texture, they’re guaranteed to become your new favorite treat. Best of all, this easy recipe comes together in a snap!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) into balls, then roll them generously in the powdered sugar to coat.
- Place the coated cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft and slightly puffed. Do not overbake.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your soft and chewy lemon cookies!
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