Description
Lemon White Chocolate Cookies are delightful soft and chewy cookies bursting with bright lemon flavor and sweet, creamy white chocolate chunks, perfect for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips or chunks.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best citrus flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, white chocolate cookies, citrus cookies, chewy cookies