Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies
Soft and chewy lemon cookies are a delightful treat, perfectly balancing sweet and zesty flavors with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them ideal for sharing or enjoying with tea.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until creamy and smooth.
- Add the eggs, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to the mixture. Mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined with some streaks of flour.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and the center is soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glazing
- Mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
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Notes
Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a better texture. Experiment with mix-ins like nuts or fruits for variations.