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Soft Baked Lemon Cookies + Video

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These lemon cookies are soft baked and have plenty of lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract throughout for a delicious lemon treat!  

These lemon cookies are soft baked and have plenty of lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract throughout for a delicious lemon treat!

Y’all know I’m addicted to all things citrus. I’ve forgone my lime addiction for now, and switched over to lemons and let me tell you, these lemon cookies are simple and even “plain” looking, but that says nothing about how they burst with lemon flavor!

These lemon cookies are soft baked and have plenty of lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract throughout for a delicious lemon treat!

I’ve covered all the lemon flavors that I could: zest, juice, AND extract! It creates one bright, lemony cookie!

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These lemon cookies are soft baked and have plenty of lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract throughout for a delicious lemon treat!

And don’t even get me started on how soft these cookies are! Thick, chewy, soft, lemony goodness! I’m ready to make them in lime too! MMM!!!

These lemon cookies are soft baked and have plenty of lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract throughout for a delicious lemon treat!
4.41 from 32 ratings

Soft Baked Lemon Cookies

Created by Amber Brady
These lemon cookies are soft baked and have plenty of lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract throughout for a delicious lemon treat!

Ingredients

  • 10 Tbsp (141 g) butter
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • zest of 2 lemons, (about 1 Tbsp lemon zest)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, (about ½ lemon)
  • 1 ½ tsp pure lemon extract
  • 5 drops yellow food coloring
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon & level)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon extract, and yellow food coloring. Mix thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until incorporated, scraping the bowl as necessary.
  • Scoop 1½ Tbsp sized cookie dough balls and roll them in a bowl with ¼ cup powdered sugar. Place cookies on a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 to 10 minutes. Store cookies in an airtight container or plastic bag up to 5 days.

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112 Comments

  1. Made these and they are great! Only difference is that I thought I had lemon EXTRACT but it was actually lemon OIL so I only used a few drops for fear of overdoing it. Love the soft, semi-chewy texture and the bright lemon flavor.

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    1. Glad you thought to reduce the amount of oil, since it is stronger than extract! And I’m glad you liked them!

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    1. Thanks Jess! They certainly are! And I love lemon too!

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  3. These look so good, Amber. I love lemon–can’t wait to give these a try!

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    1. Thanks Teresa! Lemon is a staple in my springtime baking! Enjoy!

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  4. I can’t get enough of lemon desserts! Especially this time of the year! These cookies look perfect–soft and chewy just how I love them!

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    1. I love lemon in the Spring as well! And these are so soft and chewy! Thanks Michelle!

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    1. I think we need a citrus lovers club! 😉 Thanks Kelly!

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  6. Super excited about these! I am also a citrus addict and love ALL things lemon!
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    1. Thanks Lisa! I can’t get enough lemon, especially this time of year!

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  7. These really look wonderful. When life gives you lemons, make cookies! 🙂

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    1. I totally agree with that statement! Cookies for the win! Thanks Jim!

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  8. My mom created a similar recipe a few years ago. It’s basically her snicker doodle recipe without the vanilla and adding lemon extract instead. But, the ingredient that really pushes them over the edge is lemon chips (like chocolate chips; only lemon). They’re hard to find and kind of expensive, but oh so very yummy!

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    1. Oh! I wish I could get my hands one some lemon chips! I’ve only played with them when I worked in a couple of different bakeries! So delicious!

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      2. you can buy lemon chips plus any other kinds and lots of other baking supplies, spices at the Bargain Barn

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  9. I love a good lemon cookie! These look like they would melt in your mouth. They are so perfect, Amber!

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