Ingredients
– 1 cup slightly cold butter, cut into cubes
– 2 cups sugar
– 2 eggs
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lemon zest
– 3 cups flour
– 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups white chocolate chips
– A drop of yellow food coloring to enhance the cookie color
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, as this temperature works best for even baking.
2-Cream butter and sugar: First, cream the slightly cold butter and sugar together for 4 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy. This step is essential for achieving that soft texture in your lemon white chocolate cookies.
3-Add eggs: Next, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each to ensure everything blends smoothly.
4-Stir in liquids and flavorings: Stir in the pure vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a drop of yellow food coloring if you want to boost the color.
5-Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6-Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones until just combined, then fold in the white chocolate chips.
7-Bake the cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes until the cookies are cooked through, yielding about 24 treats in roughly 20 minutes total.
8-Tips for Success: Remember to use fresh lemons for maximum flavor and cream the butter and sugar thoroughly. If your dough feels sticky, adjust the flour a bit. For high-altitude baking, refrigerate the dough for an hour and bump the oven up to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, baking for about 12 minutes to get perfect results.
Last Step:
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๐ Use fresh lemons for the brightest, most authentic citrus flavor.
๐ง Cream butter and sugar thoroughly to achieve light, fluffy cookie texture.
๐ก๏ธ For high-altitude baking: refrigerate dough for 1 hour, increase oven temperature to 375ยฐF, and bake for around 12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
