Description
These soft and chewy Lemon White Chocolate Cookies are bursting with zesty citrus flavor and loaded with creamy white chocolate chips. Perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you want a refreshing twist on a classic cookie! Great for gifting, parties, or just a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
¾ cup granulated sugar (167g)
½ cup light brown sugar, packed (104g)
¾ cup unsalted butter (12 tbsp, 170g)
2 large eggs
1½ tbsp lemon juice
1½ tsp vanilla extract
2¾ cups all-purpose flour (330g)
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp kosher salt
2 cups white chocolate chips (11 oz)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in granulated and brown sugars. Let cool slightly.
Whisk in eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, lemon zest, baking soda, and salt.
Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture using a wooden spoon. Fold in white chocolate chips.
Scoop dough using 1½ tbsp cookie scoop. Roll into balls.
Place on baking sheet. Bake 9–12 minutes, until edges just begin to brown.
Bang tray on counter 2–3 times to flatten cookies.
Cool on tray for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, add a drop of lemon extract or more zest. Dough can be chilled for thicker cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg