Description
Chewy and soft Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies packed with bright lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Slowly add this to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop generous tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are slightly golden and the centers are soft.
- Dust with powdered sugar while warm.
Notes
Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for variation. Use light cream cheese or plant-based substitutes for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg