Description
These Moist Lemon Cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Made with fresh lemon juice and zest, they have a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a sweet-tart glaze that makes every bite refreshing and irresistible. Perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you crave a citrusy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt (for moisture)
Optional Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Shape cookies: Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Glaze: Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Serve: Allow glaze to set before enjoying.
Notes
The sour cream (or Greek yogurt) is the secret to keeping these cookies extra moist and soft. Don’t overbake—remove when centers still look slightly soft for the best texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: moist lemon cookies, soft lemon cookies, lemon glaze cookies, citrus dessert, homemade cookies
