Get ready to transform your kitchen into a citrusy paradise with these irresistible White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies that are about to become your new obsession! Imagine biting into a perfectly soft, buttery cookie bursting with bright lemon flavor and sweet white chocolate chips - a combination so magical, it'll make your dessert dreams come true. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these cookies are guaranteed to impress everyone from family to friends, and they're so easy to make, you'll want to whip up a batch every single week!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar using an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 large egg to the butter and sugar mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Mix well until the lemon juice and zest are evenly distributed in the batter.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup of white chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the most vibrant citrus flavor - bottled juice just won't compare! • Make sure your butter is truly softened (but not melted) for the perfect cookie texture • Don't overmix the dough - this can make your cookies tough instead of tender • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes and even baking • Let cookies cool completely to allow them to set and develop their full flavor profile • Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days • For extra zing, consider adding a light lemon glaze or dusting of powdered sugar on top
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
