Description
Soft and chewy lemon white chocolate chip cookies with a bright citrus flavor balanced by creamy sweetness, perfect for a refreshing twist on classic cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- For stronger lemon flavor, add extra zest or a drop of lemon extract.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if cookies spread too much.
- Slightly underbake for softer, chewier cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
