Lemon Pound Cake Cookies – Sweet Easy Recipes Favorite
These Lemon Pound Cake Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with citrus flavor. A must-try for sweet easy recipes lovers!
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: extra lemon zest and powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or top with extra lemon zest before serving.