Description
Spring Lemon Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the essence of the season with their bright, zesty flavor. These cookies are light and airy, making them a perfect addition to any gathering or an indulgent afternoon snack with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder; set aside.
- Beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time along with lemon zest and juice; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around edges; cool slightly before transferring to plates.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance texture and prevent spreading.
Experiment with lime or orange zest for different citrus flavors.
For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance texture and prevent spreading.- Experiment with lime or orange zest for different citrus flavors.- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.