Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Zest of 2 lemons
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add lemon zest and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving enough space for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Each cookie contains approximately 150 calories.
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies have a distinct lemony flavor with a slight tanginess from the lemon zest.
- The cookies are soft and slightly crispy around the edges.
- The vanilla extract enhances the lemon flavor, giving the cookies a rich and aromatic quality.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so lemony and tasty! The perfect balance of sweet and tangy."
- "The texture of these cookies is perfect - soft and crispy at the same time."
- "Love the aroma of vanilla and lemon together. Makes the cookies stand out."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor.
- Drop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet using a spoon to ensure even cookie size and shape.
- Do not overbake the cookies, or they will become hard and crispy. Check at the 12-minute mark and continue baking if needed.
