Soft and Pillowy Lemon Cookies

There’s something undeniably magical about these soft and pillowy lemon cookies. From the moment you take your first bite, you’re greeted with a bright, citrusy burst of flavor, perfectly balanced by just the right amount of sweetness. Theses cookies are light and airy, almost melting in your mouth, making them absolutely irresistible.

Lemon Cookies

If you love the refreshing zing of lemon, these are bound to become a new favorite. Perfect for a summer afternoon with a cup of tea, these Lemon cookies bring a little bit of sunshine to every bite. What I love most about these cookies is their delicate texture. Every bite feels like you’re sinking your teeth into a soft, lemony cloud of happiness.

Lemon Cookies

This recipe makes 12 large Lemon Cookies. You can either use lemon or vanilla extract. Use Lemon extract for a more zesty and citrusy cookie. Vanilla extract will round out flavors for more depth.

Lemon Cookies

Ingredients:

  • Flour— 2-1/2 cups
  • Butter— 1-1/2 sticks
  • Lemon Juice— 2 tablespoons
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • White Sugar— 1 cup
  • 2 Eggs
  • Baking Soda— 1 teaspoon
  • Salt— 1/2 teaspoon
  • Vanilla or Lemon Extract— 1/2 teaspoon
  • White Sugar— 1/4 cup (for rolling cookies.)

What You’ll Need:

  • 2 Large Mixing Bowls
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Hand Mixer
  • Wire Cooling Rack
Lemon Cookies

How to Make Lemon Cookies

  • First, preheat heat oven to 350F.
  • Next, use a hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time then stir in vanilla or lemon extract.
  • Now fold in the lemon juice and zest with a spatula.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Combine the wet and dry mixtures but be careful not to overmix.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and form cookies using about 2 tablespoons of dough for each. Roll cookies in sugar, completely covering them, then place on the cookie tray leaving enough space between each cookie so they don’t bake into each other.
  • Bake for 13 minutes, then allow them to cool on a wire rack and enjoy!
Lemon Cookies

I hope you enjoy these delicious Lemon Cookies, read our article on cookie baking tips and learn how to make all your cookie creations masterpieces.

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