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Lemon Pound Cake Cookies – Soft, Buttery, and Zesty!

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  • Author: Grace
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: ~24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Lemon Pound Cake Cookies have the perfect balance of buttery richness, bright citrus flavor, and soft, cake-like texture. If you love lemon desserts, these cookies will be your new favorite treat!


Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Lemon Glaze (Optional but Delicious!):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract to the dough.
  • If you prefer a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them and let them cool on the baking sheet.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.