Description
These Christmas Soft Lemon Cookies are a delightful holiday treat with a burst of citrus flavor. They are easy to make, stay soft for days, and can be decorated with powdered sugar or festive sprinkles. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of tea!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional:
- powdered sugar for rolling or dusting
- festive sprinkles or colored sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Chill and shape: Chill dough for 30 minutes. Roll into balls, coat with powdered sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake: Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft for days and are perfect for gifting.
- You can add a simple lemon glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
