Description
Deliciously soft and chewy white chocolate lemon cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest together until combined. There should be no lumps of butter or brown sugar when you’re finished.
- Beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon extract into the butter mixture. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure that there is no butter stuck.
- Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture about ½ at a time, starting with the mixer on a low speed. The dough will be thick. Turn the mixer off and squeeze the dough between your fingers. If it sticks (leaves cookie dough on your fingers) beat in 1 extra tablespoon of flour.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 48 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or baking mats.
- Form the dough into balls with about ¼ cup to ⅓ cup each. Place the cookie dough balls at least 2½ inches apart on the lined cookie sheets.
- Bake 1 sheet at a time in the middle of the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the tops look set and are starting to turn golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven. For perfectly round cookies, take a large biscuit cutter (or cup/mug) – place it around each cookie, and gently trace a circular shape to mold each cookie into a perfect circle. Cool the cookies on the cookie sheet.
Notes
- Using light brown sugar will yield a chewier texture.
- Be sure to measure flour correctly to avoid dry cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg