Description
Soft and slightly chewy lemon drop cookies with a bright citrus flavor and a delicate powdered sugar coating, perfect for a light and refreshing sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop small portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Coat each dough ball in powdered sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice gives the brightest and most natural flavor, but bottled lemon juice can be used if needed.
- A lemon glaze can be added on top for extra sweetness and shine.
- For variation, mix in shredded coconut or white chocolate chips.
- If the dough feels too soft or sticky, chill it for 20 to 30 minutes before baking.
- The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
- To make them gluten-free, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 10.9g
- Sodium: 79mg
- Fat: 6.1g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 20.9g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
