Lemon Pixie Cookies (Printable Version)
Tangy lemon cookies with soft centers and chewy edges, rolled in powdered sugar.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coating
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar to coat evenly.
07 - Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The powdered sugar coating cracks beautifully during baking, making every cookie look like a tiny snow dusted treasure.
- They come together in one bowl with zero fuss, which means you can satisfy a lemon craving in under 35 minutes from start to finish.
02 -
- Pulling the cookies out when the centers still look a touch underbaked is the secret to that chewy, melt in your mouth texture everyone fights over.
- If your dough feels too sticky to roll, pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes and it will firm up beautifully without changing the final result.
03 -
- Zest your lemons directly into the sugar and rub them together with your fingers before creaming with butter, this releases the essential oils and distributes lemon flavor far more evenly than simply adding zest to the bowl.
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through the baking time if your oven has hot spots, because even browning makes the difference between good and unforgettable.