For an extra burst of lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract along with the vanilla. Use a microplane to zest the lemon to avoid getting the bitter white pith. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before rolling can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Soft Lemon Cookies from Scratch
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING30 People
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VIEWS21
Delight in these exquisitely tender lemon cookies, bursting with bright, natural citrus flavor. Forget the overly processed, artificially flavored versions – this recipe uses real lemon zest and juice to create a truly unforgettable treat. These cookies have the perfect balance of sweetness and tang, with a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate15 g
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Cholesterol14 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium58 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat3 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
03
StepAdd the lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, and vanilla extract; beat on low speed until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even incorporation. (3 minutes)
04
StepIn a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Beat in the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour. The dough will be soft. (5 minutes)
05
StepPlace ½ cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into the powdered sugar and gently roll until coated. Place the coated cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 to 2 inches between each cookie. (10 minutes)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes. (10 minutes)
07
StepRemove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (3 minutes)
08
StepOnce cool, lightly dust the cookies with the remaining 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. (2 minutes)
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Rosario Davis
Jun 12, 2025I love that this recipe uses all-natural ingredients. My kids devoured them!
Russ Hartmann
May 27, 2025The texture is perfect - soft and chewy with a slight crispness around the edges.
Delmer Brekke
Apr 30, 2025These cookies are amazing! The lemon flavor is so fresh and bright.
Maximillian Considine
Apr 27, 2025I added a little lemon extract for an even stronger lemon flavor, and they were incredible!
Edythe Durganschiller
Apr 19, 2025My family requests these cookies all the time now. They're a huge hit!
Oswaldo Koepparmstrong
Apr 11, 2025This recipe is so easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly on my first try.