Lemon Poundcake Cookies Recipe
These Lemon Poundcake Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft, tender texture and a burst of lemon flavor in every bite. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Rolling:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mix until dough forms.
- Chill dough: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
- Form cookies: Scoop dough, roll into balls, coat in powdered sugar, place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges set and tops crack.
- Cool: Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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