Soft baked lemon cookies: A delicious treat for every occasion

Welcome to the world of soft baked lemon cookies! These delightful treats are the perfect blend of tangy lemon zest and soft, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe is designed to bring a burst of sunny flavour to your kitchen.

Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven and join me on this baking adventure. Let’s create some soft baked lemon cookies that will quickly become a favourite treat for you and your loved ones. Happy baking!

Gather your ingredients:

140g butter (softened at room temperature)
1 cup sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
1 egg (at room temperature)
1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
1.5 tsp pure lemon extract
5 drops yellow food colouring
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Powdered sugar (1/4 – 1/2 cup)

Small decorative red plate with 3 soft baked lemon cookies and some decorative dried foliage

Get baking:

Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius & line a baking tray with baking paper.
Use your stand mixer with the paddle attachment and cream the butter until soft, then mix in sugar and lemon zest.
Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon extract and yellow food colouring. Mix thoroughly.
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a separate bowl and mix them together. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until incorporated, scraping the bowl as necessary.
Add some powdered sugar into a small bowl.
Roll walnut-seized dough balls & roll them in the powdered sugar to coat.
Place balls onto baking tray about 4cm apart from each other and slightly flatten with your hand.
Bake cookies for 9 – 10 min, then move them onto a cooling rack. They will look and feel like they aren’t done yet when you take them out of the oven. Don’t be tempted to put them back in – they will be just right once they’ve cooled down.

Small decorative red plate with 3 soft baked lemon cookies

Enjoy your soft baked lemon cookies!

I hope you enjoyed baking these delightful soft baked lemon cookies as much as I do. Their perfect balance of tangy lemon and soft, chewy texture makes them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea, sharing them with friends or indulging in a sweet treat just for yourself, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Thank you for joining me on this baking adventure. Stay tuned for more delicious recipes and baking tips. Until next time, happy baking and enjoy every zesty bite of your soft baked lemon cookies!

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