Lemon Pound Cake Cookies

A great cookie recipe is something that we all need in our wheelhouse.

These lemon pound cake cookies are a fantastic recipe to master as they are easy and delicious and they are a bit different than your typical chocolate chip cookie.

If you are looking for something simple, delicious, and a little bit different, these lemon pound cake mix cookies are just that.

A versatile cookie that can be dressed up or down.

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Why do I love Lemon Pound Cake Cookies?

• Easy recipe that would be fun to make with the kids
• Tasty and simple with fresh ingredients

Why is it called pound cake cookies?

These are called pound cake cookies because they have the same ingredients and a very similar taste and texture to traditional pound cake. They are going to be dense, delicious, sweet, and tender.

What is the difference between normal cookies and pound cake cookies?

The biggest difference is that a traditional cookie has baking soda to help lift the cookie and make it puff up, this recipe only has baking powder which is going to lead to a much denser cookie that is still very tender and soft, but that does not puff up.

How to serve Lemon Pound Cake Cookies?

These cookies are great any time of the day, hot, warm, or cold. They can be served with coffee, tea, as a snack and so much more.

Cooking Tips:

The biggest tip you can follow when making any sort of cookies is to make sure you are not overmixing. Overmixing is what can lead to a very tough cookie. When you overmix cookie dough, the flour develops too much gluten which can make your cookie very hard to chew and not at all appetizing.

Variations:

You can make a ton of variations with this cookie. You can add different flavors to the glaze, you can add fresh fruit on top, and you can even switch it up with chocolate if you want.

Ingredients:

• Granulated sugar
• Butter
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Eggs
• Lemon juice
• Vanilla extract

For the glaze:

• Powdered sugar
• Milk to taste
• Vanilla extract

How to make Lemon Pound Cake Cookies:

Step 1. Add the sugar and butter to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.

Step 2. Mix in the flour, baking powder, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla.

Adding the flour.

Adding the baking powder.

Adding the vanilla.

Adding the lemon juice.

Beat on high until well combined.

Step 3. Form the dough into 24 evenly sized balls, and flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand.

Step 4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through and browned on the bottom.

Step 5. Mix together the ingredients for the glaze until smooth.

Then, drizzle over the warm cookies.

Step 6. Let sit for several minutes before serving.

Lemon Pound Cake Cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

A great cookie recipe is something that we all need in our wheelhouse. These lemon pound cake cookies are a fantastic recipe to master as they are easy, delicious and they are a bit different than your typical chocolate chip cookie. If you are looking for something simple, delicious and a little bit different, these lemon pound cake mix cookies are just that.

4.38 from 8 votes

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Ingredients 

• ⅔ C. Granulated sugar
• ⅔ C. Butter unsalted and softened
• 2 C. All purpose flour
• 2 tsp. Baking powder
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

For the glaze:

• ½ C. Powdered sugar
• Milk to taste
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Add the sugar and butter to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
• Mix in the flour, baking powder, eggs, lemon juice and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat on high until well combined.
• Form the dough into 24 evenly sized balls, and flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through and browned on the bottom.
• Mix together the ingredients for the glaze until smooth, and drizzle over the warm cookies.
• Let sit for several minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 53mg | Sugar: 8g

Author: Laura

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How to store Lemon Pound Cake Cookies?

These should be stored in an air tight container.

How to reheat Lemon Pound Cake Cookies?

These are not something that you want to reheat.

How much does Lemon Pound Cake Cookies last on the fridge?

These are not something that you have to refrigerate, they can stay on the counter for up to a week, you just want to pay attention and watch out for mold as they are a very moist cookie and they can mold very quickly.

Can I make ahead Lemon Pound Cake Cookies?

These can be made ahead, they are a great cookie to make the day before and to store the glaze separately and then glaze them just before you eat them or serve them.

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