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Lemon Pound Cake Cookies

Lemon Pound Cake Cookies: Soft, Chewy Citrus Bliss

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Delight in these Lemon Pound Cake Cookies, a soft and chewy treat bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest use only the yellow peel
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can substitute Greek yogurt
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Milk

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Pound Cake Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the sour cream until smooth.
  8. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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