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Lemon Pound Cake Cookies

Lemon Pound Cake Cookies That Are Soft, Chewy, and Irresistible

These Lemon Pound Cake Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Milk To thin if needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in the sour cream until the dough is smooth and creamy.
  7. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk to make the glaze, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days at room temperature. Can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.

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