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Lemon Pound Cake Cookies

Deliciously soft and tangy cookies inspired by classic lemon pound cake.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for glaze

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. While the cookies are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Finish and Serve
  1. Once the cookies are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  2. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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