Lemon Cookies
If sunshine had a flavor, it would taste like these lemon cookies. Bright, zesty, and just the right amount of sweet, they bring a smile with every bite. They’re soft on the inside, crisp on the edges, and dangerously easy to eat. Warning: once you start, you might “accidentally” eat six.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These cookies are simple to make, require basic ingredients, and deliver a big lemon punch. The dough mixes quickly, bakes fast, and smells like a bakery on a summer day. Perfect for lazy weekend baking or when you need a cheerful treat to brighten your mood.
Quick Recipe Infos:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: Makes about 20 cookies
Nutrition Information (per cookie)
Calories: 110
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fat: 5g
Protein: 1g
Sugar: 9g
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: extra sugar for rolling
Kitchen Tools Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
How to Make Lemon Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients and stir until dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls. Coat with sugar if desired.
- Place on baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges turn light golden.
- Cool on a rack and try not to eat them all at once.
Tips for Success
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Chill dough for 20 minutes if it feels sticky.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft.
Fun Ways to Use Lemon Cookies for Halloween
Turn these lemon cookies into a Halloween hit!
- Drizzle the cookies with a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice. While the glaze is still wet, add details using black decorating icing or melted dark chocolate.
- Decorate them with orange or black icing, add candy eyes, or sprinkle on some spooky decorations.
- Serve them on a fun platter, or pop a few in little bags for trick-or-treaters.
The zesty lemon flavor makes them a cheerful twist on classic Halloween sweets.
Final Sweet Thought
These lemon cookies are quick to make, easy to love, and impossible to resist. They’re like edible happiness, perfect with tea, coffee, or straight from the tray.
Lemon Cookies
These lemon cookies are soft and chewy in the center with crisp, golden edges. Each bite bursts with bright citrus flavor, leaving a sweet-tangy zing that makes them impossible to resist. Perfectly tender, slightly crumbly, and utterly addictive.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Mix in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients and stir into dough.
- Roll into balls, sugar if desired, and flatten slightly.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on a rack and enjoy.
Notes
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice for stronger flavor.
- Chill sticky dough for 20 minutes before baking.
- Keep cookies soft by storing them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 110Total Fat: 5gCarbohydrates: 15gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
