Lemon Vanilla Cream Cookies
These Lemon Vanilla Cream Cookies are soft, buttery cookies infused with refreshing lemon and sweet vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold the lemon zest into the dough.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are lightly golden around the edges and soft in the middle.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack to prevent them from becoming soggy.
Experiment with other citrus zests for different flavors. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.