Lemon Cookies soft and fragrant, perfect for a sweet break and easy to make. A simple recipe to try at home.

There’s nothing more inviting than the scent of lemon spreading in the kitchen, and these lemon cookies capture it perfectly in every bite. Soft, lightly scented, and with the right balance of sweetness and freshness, they are the ideal cookies to accompany a cup of tea or to enjoy a little treat during the day.

The recipe I propose is simple and accessible to everyone: you don’t need to be expert pastry chefs to obtain soft and fragrant cookies, and the result will be so satisfying that you’ll want to make another batch right away. With just a few ingredients — flour, butter, sugar, egg, and of course lemon — you’ll create irresistible cookies, perfect to share with friends and family.

Soft in the center, slightly crispy on the edges, and with that citrus aroma that makes them immediately recognizable, they will win over anyone who tastes them. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a dessert to offer on any special occasion, they are proof that sometimes simplicity is truly the key to flavor.

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Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Economic
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Portions: 10 Pieces
Cooking methods: Oven
Cuisine: American
Seasonality: All Seasons

221.39 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 221.39 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 32.28 (g) of which sugars 18.28 (g)
Proteins 2.92 (g)
Fat 9.75 (g) of which saturated 6.16 (g)of which unsaturated 3.47 (g)
Fibers 0.48 (g)
Sodium 8.43 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 40 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA^* and FoodData Central^** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

^* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ^** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Lemon Cookies Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter (soft)
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg (size M)
1 lemon (zest and juice)
1 pinch baking powder

Tools

Bowls
Mixer
Ice Cream Scoop
Cooling Rack

Lemon Cookies Recipe

Start preparing the lemon cookies by creaming sugar and butter with an electric mixer.
Add a medium egg, the zest of an untreated lemon, and two tablespoons of lemon juice.
Mix again to combine these ingredients.
Add in the baking powder and all-purpose flour.
Mix until you get a homogeneous mixture: don’t worry if it’s not malleable, it’s normal for this kind of recipe.
Scoop the dough with an ice cream scoop and place it directly on the baking sheet (covered with a mat or parchment paper). Space the dough balls well, do not make more than six at a time.
Bake the lemon cookies in a preheated static oven at 340°F for 12-13 minutes.
Remove from oven and leave them on the hot baking sheet for another 5 minutes.
Transfer the lemon cookies to a cooling rack until completely cooled, then store them in an airtight container.