Description
These delightful Lemon Poundcake Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with refreshing lemon flavor. Coated with powdered sugar for that perfect sweet finish, these cookies are a great treat for any occasion. Perfect with a cup of tea!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form small dough balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, you can add more lemon juice or zest.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with tea or lemonade.
- Make sure to cool the cookies completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg