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Stack of three lemon cookies on white marble.

Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies

These Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies are bursting with bright lemon flavor and have a delightful soft texture. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, add a simple lemon glaze after the cookies have cooled.