Description

This Lemon Pound Cake Cookies recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional pound cake by transforming it into bite-sized, soft, and tender cookies infused with refreshing lemon flavor. Perfectly baked until golden, these cookies boast a delicious balance of buttery richness and citrus zest, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

⅔ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp lemon extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it is hot enough to bake the cookies perfectly, helping them develop a nice golden edge while staying soft inside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step helps create a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie texture.
Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour and baking powder together to evenly distribute the leavening agent throughout the flour, ensuring even rising.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing gently to combine the dough without overworking it, which maintains the cookie’s tender crumb.
Add Eggs and Lemon Extract: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the dough, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter. Then stir in the lemon extract to give the cookies their bright, citrusy flavor.
Shape Cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow room for spreading during baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges, indicating they are perfectly baked but still soft in the center.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
Using softened butter is critical for proper creaming and texture.
Space cookies adequately on the baking sheet to prevent them from merging as they bake.
Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: lemon cookies, pound cake cookies, lemon dessert, soft cookies, baking, lemon extract cookies