Lemon Poundcake Cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
Intensity: Easy
Category: Dessert

Description

These Lemon Poundcake Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. They have the rich texture of pound cake but in a convenient, handheld cookie form. Perfect for tea time, dessert, or a sweet snack!

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Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks / 227g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

For the Lemon Glaze (Optional):

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

• 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• ½ tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugars

• In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

• Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined (do not overmix).

4. Scoop & Bake

• Use a 1.5-tbsp cookie scoop to portion dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.

• Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

5. Glaze (Optional)

• Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.

• Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

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Nutrition (Per Cookie, Without Glaze)

Storage Tips

• Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

• Freezer: Freeze unglazed cookies for up to 2 months.

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Final Thoughts

These Lemon Poundcake Cookies are a delightful twist on classic pound cake, offering a zesty, buttery bite in every cookie. The optional glaze adds extra sweetness and tang, making them irresistible!