Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Buttery Lemon Snickerdoodles. This refreshing twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie combines a zesty lemon flavor with the rich, buttery goodness you love. Perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat at home, these cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a sugary crunch that will make them a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire. With their unique citrusy zing, Buttery Lemon Snickerdoodles are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp lemon zest (from fresh lemons)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- Optional: 3 tbsp sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add lemon zest and beat briefly.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll in sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 11-12 minutes until edges set but centers look slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg