These Meyer Lemon Cookies are slightly chewy with nice, crisp edges. They are perfectly sweet with just the right amount of tart, zest and fresh citrus flavors! You won't be able to have just one!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cookie recipe, cookies, lemon
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Chill Time 1 hourhour
Servings 24cookies
Calories 173kcal
Ingredients
2cupsflour
1teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspooncream of tartar
¼teaspoonsalt
1cupbutterroom temperature
2cupssugar
2eggs
1teaspoonlemon extract
1tablespoonMeyer lemon juice
1teaspoonMeyer lemon zest
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
Add the eggs, lemon extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat to combine.
Add the flour mixture and mix until combined.
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a cookie scoop to scoop out dough and place the balls on the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are golden brown but the center is still soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.