Go Back
+ servings
Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies
Print Recipe
4.93 from 14 ratings

Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe

Quick and easy lemon cookies from scratch recipe, made with simple ingredients. These soft and chewy cookies are packed with lemon flavor, coming from lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon extract. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 35 Cookies
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg, lemon extractvanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, yellow gel coloring until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda.
  • Dump this dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Scoop out small portions of the dough and shape them into balls. Roll them in a plate filled with granulated sugar. Place them on a cookie tray, lined with parchment paper and chill the tray for 15-20 minutes.
  • Then, bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until the edges are firm and slightly golden brown.
  • Allow these cookies to cool down and enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a cookie jar at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 22mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.5mg