Lemon Cookies

Name: Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 - 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup softened butter; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest

by The Heavenly Bakes

8 cookies

27 min

SOFT AND FLUFFY Lemon Cookies

I have been making this recipe for two years now and I really love the texture in them. The great thing about them is that they don't have too much sugar! They turn out perfect every time.

I wouldn’t suggest changing anything in this recipe, keep the ingredients and measurements the same and you won’t be disappointed.

Use regular all-purpose flour for best results. I haven't tested other flours but if you do, feel free to leave me a comment below!

Use a small amount of granulated sugar for best results.

Use 1 medium-sized egg for best results.

Use vegan butter to keep this recipe dairy-free, but you can go ahead and use regular if you prefer.

Use lemon juice and lemon zest.

Finally, use a combination of baking powder and baking soda.

Tools you will need to make this

You don’t really need much to make this recipe and you can easily use what you already have on hand.

You will need:

Stand Mixer OR
Hand Mixer
Baking tray lined with parchment paper
1 mixing bowl
Spatula to mix

For measuring: 1/4 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/2 cup, 1 cup.

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Recipe details

Yield 8 cookies
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 12 Minutes Total time: 27 min

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Instructions

Start by preheating the oven to 350°F/180°C and line the baking tray with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer, whisk the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla and continue to mix.
Add the lemon juice and mix further.
Add the lemon zest, salt, baking powder, baking soda, flour and mix again.
Form the dough into small balls and slightly flatten them on the tray.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Let cool slightly, add some powdered sugar on top and enjoy!

Comments

Christina aka Queenopearls on Jul 06, 2022

I can't wait to make these this weekend. I L O V E that I the recipe isn't for a bazillion dozen cookies. I want to experiment and then go forward. Has the poster of this recipe had good luck doubling or even quadrupling this recipe?

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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jul 07, 2022
  
  Just made these. Depending on the size you wish, yes 8 cookies. I have doubled the recipe and made them smaller to make 2 dozen cookies. They were well received on my initial test batch. My crew doesn't care for the overly sweet cookies - or any other item. Typically I cut the sugar in half if not more. This one seems to be a nice delicate and well balanced cookie.
  
  On this batch I used more lemon zest for the cookie dough itself then more mixed in with some sanding sugar to sprinkle after taking out of the oven.
  
  My girlfriend made these too and added a teaspoon of lemon extract. She swapped out the vanilla for the lemon. I had one. Also very good. Just depends on the flavor profile one is going for.
  
  This is an excellent "jumping off" recipe that can easily be customized. Make a test batch, this isn't a huge commitment ingredient wise.
  
  Both my groups are lemon lovers and I make at least one lemon item each week. We like them and have been requested so they like them as much as I do.
  
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- The Heavenly Bakes on Feb 16, 2024
  
  Yes I’ve doubled before!
  
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Sandy White on Jul 06, 2022

I’m just wondering if the recipe only makes 8 cookies? Or was that an error?

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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jul 07, 2022
  
  Look at the ingredient list. There is your answer. How far can you stretch that flour? I doubled the recipe and made them smaller to get two dozen cookies.
  
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- The Heavenly Bakes on Feb 16, 2024
  
  It’s just 8 cookies.
  
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