Description
Lemon Easter Cookies bring a burst of sunshine to your spring celebrations with their bright, zesty flavor. Perfectly balancing sweetness and tartness, these delightful cookies are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy them during Easter gatherings or any time of year for a cheerful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden, allowing centers to remain soft. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg