Description
Delightful lemon cookies infused with creamy white chocolate, perfect for spring gatherings or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Scoop out about 1 inch of dough and roll it into balls, flattening each ball slightly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon juice; add food coloring if desired.
- For the white chocolate drizzle, melt the white chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Once cooled, drizzle the melted white chocolate and lemon glaze over the cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5-7 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, white chocolate, dessert, baking