Description
Zesty lemon poundcake cookies blend classic comfort with bright citrus notes, creating a delightful dessert that sings with Mediterranean sunshine. Sweet crumbles melt on palates, inviting you to savor each delicate, buttery bite of pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use an electric mixer to blend butter and sugar until they become airy and pale, creating a smooth creamy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition, then fold in vanilla extract, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fragrant lemon zest.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gently combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, stirring until a soft, cohesive dough develops without overmixing.
- Craft uniform dough balls using a cookie scoop, generously coating each in powdered sugar for a delicate sweet exterior.
- Arrange cookie spheres on prepared baking sheet, ensuring approximately 2 inches of spacing between each to allow proper spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges and a slightly set center as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack until completely cool and set.
Notes
- Adjust lemon intensity by adding more zest or juice for a brighter citrus punch, perfect for lemon lovers who crave a tangy twist.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising the soft, tender texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and achieve a more compact, uniform cookie shape.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture and keep them deliciously soft for several days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg