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    10/29/24, 10:10 AM Soft Lemon Cookies Recipe - Boston Girl Bakes

    Soft Lemon Cookies Recipe 4.99 from 207 votes


    These soft sugar cookies get a little zip when lemon juice and zest are
    stirred in, making these a hit with everyone. Drizzle a fresh lemon glaze over them for an extra
    punch of citrus and sweetness. Ready in 30 minutes or less!
    Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
    15 mins 10 mins 25 mins
    Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Servings: 24 cookies Calories: 209kcal
    Author: Heather Perine
    Ingredients
    For The Cookies:
    3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    ½ teaspoon baking soda
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 cup (2 sticks, 226 g) unsalted butter, softened
    1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated white sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 tablespoon lemon zest
    1 large egg room temperature
    For The Icing:
    2 cups (228 g) confectioners sugar
    3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
    2 teaspoons lemon zest
    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
    Instructions
    1. Preheat and prepare cooking sheets. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets
    with parchment paper or silicone baking mat (or lightly grease with non-sticking cooking
    spray).
    2. Whisk dry ingredients together. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder,
    baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking
    powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt
    3. Cream butter and sugar. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together butter
    and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. 1 cup (2 sticks, 226 g) unsalted
    butter, 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated white sugar
    4. Add remaining wet ingredients. Add egg and beat to combine. Add vanilla, lemon juice,
    and lemon zest. Beat to combine. Scrape down bowl as needed. 1 large egg 1 teaspoon
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    vanilla extract 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest


    5. Add dry ingredients. Add flour mixture, and mix at low to medium speed just until no
    flour streaks remain.
    6. Scoop cookie dough. Using a cookie scoop, or tablespoon to portion into 1 ½ inch balls.
    Place on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
    7. Bake and cool the cookies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges will look done, but the
    center will still look slightly soft. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheets for
    5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
    8. Make icing. In a small mixing bowl, combine icing ingredients. With an offset spatula, ice
    the top of each cookie. Adjust consistency if needed. 2 cups (228 g) confectioners
    sugar 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest ½ teaspoon vanilla
    extract
    Notes
    Make ahead/Storage: You can make the dough up to 2 days ahead of time, and keep
    covered in the fridge. Let sit at room temperature for several minutes before scooping.
    Keep stored at room temperature, covered for up to 5 days.
    Freezing: You can freeze the cookies for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw at
    room temperature before enjoying.
    Lemon flavor: If you want more lemon flavor, you can add 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract to
    the cookie dough.
    Nutrition
    Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g |
    Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 249IU |
    Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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