Full of zesty, sweet flavor, these lemon cookies baked from scratch make soft, delicious cookies using simple ingredients.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
133 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cream sugar, butter, and lemon zest together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Combine eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a cup; mix using a fork until combined. Beat into egg mixture slowly on low speed.
Step 4
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add to egg mixture slowly on low speed until just combined. Do not overbeat; dough will be sticky. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes; it will still be sticky after chilling.
Step 5
Form dough into balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll each in powdered sugar. Place onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Lightly smash each ball down using your hand.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the middle of each cookie is just barely set, 11 to 12 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack completely before storing in an airtight container.
