Description
Bright, zesty lemon drop cookies ready in 25 minutes. Soft, buttery, and perfect for holiday trays.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Scoop and roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. Cool on pan 5 minutes.
Notes
Tested twice; best texture at 10 minutes bake. Chill dough 10 minutes if sticky.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: quick lemon drop cookies, lemon desserts, easy lemon cookies, holiday cookies, citrus cookies