Description
A delicious recipe for lemon zest cookies that are soft and flavorful.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1⅓ cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2–3 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk together to combine.
- In a medium bowl, using a hand or standing mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in egg, lemon zest and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Slowly pour in the dry ingredients and beat just until combined; do not over mix. Chill for about 30 minutes if desired.
- Roll cookie dough into about 1 1/2 inch balls or scoop with a 1½ T cookie scoop and roll in sugar if desired. Place about 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking pan.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes. Allow to cool before eating.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze.
Notes
- For doubling the recipe, see notes below for adjustments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg