Description
Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, delivering sunshine in every bite. With a soft, pillowy texture dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are not just treats—they’re memories waiting to be made. Whether you’re sharing them at a summer picnic or enjoying them during a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to bring joy to any occasion.
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 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Dust with powdered sugar after cooling slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg