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Lemon Pound Cake Cookies

Lemon Pound Cake Cookies That Are Soft and Chewy Perfection

Delicious Lemon Pound Cake Cookies that are soft and chewy, perfectly balancing sweet and tart flavors, ideal for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it’s softened.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Balances the tartness.
  • 2 Eggs Bind the ingredients.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Avoid the bitter pith.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh juice works best.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can be substituted with Greek yogurt.
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best!
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Helps achieve the right consistency.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then incorporate the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sour cream gently until the cookie dough is creamy and smooth.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers appear set.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. For the optional glaze, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth, then drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

These cookies can easily be adapted for gluten-free or dairy-free diets. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.

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