Description
Bright and buttery lemon cookie recipe that offers a citrus zing and tender texture, perfect for brunch, afternoon tea or quick snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional: ¼ cup powdered sugar + 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Fold dry mixture into wet until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon portions onto sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges lightly golden.
- Cool 5 minutes on tray, transfer to wire rack, glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American