Here’s a recipe for Lemon Poundcake Cookies! These cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with a bright lemon flavor. Perfect for any lemon lover!
Lemon Poundcake Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
- Add sour cream: Mix in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until smooth.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough should be thick but soft.
- Form the cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. They’ll firm up as they cool, so don’t worry if they look slightly soft in the center.
- Cool and dust with powdered sugar (optional): Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once fully cooled, dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Serve and enjoy!
These cookies are delicious with a crisp outer edge and a soft, buttery interior. They have that perfect balance of lemony zing without being overwhelming!