Lemon Cookies Soft and Chewy
Lively Squirrel

Lemon Cookies Soft and Chewy

Soft, chewy lemon cookies bursting with fresh citrus flavor and a delicate golden crust.

30Min
24Servings
105Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment

mixing bowl
hand mixer
whisk
baking sheet
parchment paper
oven

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

butter (softened)

113 g

granulated sugar

200 g

large egg

1 piece

lemon (zested, juiced)

1 piece

all-purpose flour

280 g

baking soda

2 g

salt

3 g

Instructions

1

Cream butter and sugar

Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

2

Add egg and lemon

Mix in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.

3

Mix dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

4

Combine wet and dry

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.

5

Chill the dough

Cover and refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes to prevent spreading.

15 min
6

Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

180°C
7

Shape and bake

Scoop dough into balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.

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8

Cool cookies

Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 7 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature or microwave 10 seconds

Store in airtight container. Cookies stay soft for up to a week.

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