Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Optional: 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling or glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Optional: Roll tablespoon-sized dough balls in powdered sugar for a crackly finish.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle cooled cookies with lemon glaze made from lemon juice and powdered sugar.
Notes
- Add poppy seeds for a lemon-poppy seed variation.
- Stir in white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Use lemon extract or extra zest to intensify flavor.
- Tint glaze with natural food coloring or add sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Store with a slice of bread in the container to keep cookies moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
