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Lemon Cookies from Scratch
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
20
Difficulty
Easy
These bright and buttery lemon cookies are one of my favorite quick treats to whip up when I need something homemade fast. With just thirty minutes from start to finish, they're perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The fresh lemon zest gives them that vibrant citrus flavor and a nice boost of vitamin C, while the simple ingredient list keeps costs low and preparation straightforward. No fancy techniques required here, just cream, mix, and bake. The result is a tender, delicate cookie that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, even though you barely spent any time at all.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 11 cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened½ cup butter, softened
- 22 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 22 eggs
- 11 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 11 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 11 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup powdered sugar¼ cup powdered sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Cream sugar, butter, and lemon zest together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Combine eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a cup; mix using a fork until combined. Beat into egg mixture slowly on low speed.
- 3
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add to egg mixture slowly on low speed until just combined. Do not overbeat; dough will be sticky. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes; it will still be sticky after chilling.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 5
Form dough into balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll each in powdered sugar. Place onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Lightly smash each ball down using your hand.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the middle of each cookie is just barely set, 11 to 12 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack completely before storing in an airtight container.
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