Description
Lemon Drop Cookies, also known as Italian Lemon Cookies, are a delightful treat bursting with bright lemon flavor and a soft, buttery texture. Each cookie is dusted with powdered sugar, making them visually appealing and perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. These cookies are easy to prepare and promise to bring a ray of sunshine to your dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg