Description
Zesty lemon poundcake cookies blend creamy richness with bright citrus notes, creating a delightful dessert sensation. Crumbly yet moist, these treats offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for even baking and easy cookie removal.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate the egg into the butter mixture, then fold in the vibrant lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until just incorporated to prevent overworking the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each cookie for spreading.
- Delicately press down on each cookie to slightly flatten, creating a more uniform shape before placing in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges as an indicator of perfect doneness and crisp texture.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice until silky smooth, adding extra lemon zest for an intense citrus punch.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the bright, tangy glaze over the top, creating an elegant and flavorful finish.
Notes
- Zest Matters: Use fresh, organic lemons for the most vibrant and intense citrus flavor in your cookies.
- Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is truly softened at room temperature, not melted, for the perfect creamy texture.
- Gluten-Free Option: Swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Storage Trick: Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain their soft, tender texture for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 52 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg