Description
These Lemon Pound Cake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of a traditional pound cake with the convenience of a cookie. Soft, cake-like, and bursting with lemon zest, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Dusting:
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For an extra punch of lemon flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract.
- These cookies stay soft and cake-like for several days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
