Lemon Pound Cake Cookies Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these soft and tangy Lemon Pound Cake Cookies. With a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus flavors, these cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and dust: Let cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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