Description
Lemon Pound Cake Cookies combine the rich, buttery flavor of pound cake with a vibrant lemon twist. Soft, chewy, and infused with the refreshing citrus of lemon extract, these cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to make and a delight to eat, these cookies are sure to brighten up your day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a mixing bowl, use a mixer to blend the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
4. Incorporate Eggs and Lemon Extract:
- Add the eggs one by one to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the lemon extract and mix until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter-sugar-egg mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
6. Shape the Cookies:
- Place spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them appropriately to allow for spreading.
7. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies turn lightly golden and spring back when touched.
8. Cool:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Option: To make these cookies gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum.
- Icing Drizzle: For added sweetness, drizzle a simple lemon glaze over the cooled cookies.
