Lemon Poundcake Cookies
Lemon Poundcake Cookies are a refreshing twist on a classic dessert, combining the rich, buttery flavor of poundcake with the delightful convenience of cookies. Bursting with fresh lemon zest and juice, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy warm, soft cookies that will brighten your day and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add lemon juice and zest until well combined.
- Gradually sift in the flour, folding it gently into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie approx. 24g
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg