Description
Lemon Easter Cookies are a delightful springtime treat that bring a burst of zesty flavor to your celebrations. These soft and chewy cookies, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, are perfect for sharing with family and friends. With their bright lemon flavor and tender texture, they are bound to make any gathering feel special. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, these cookies will quickly become a favorite tradition for Easter or any sunny day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on wire racks before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg