Lemon White Chocolate Cookies
These Lemon White Chocolate Cookies are a recipe I’ve refined over time to get just the right balance of bright citrus and sweet creaminess. They’re soft, chewy, easy to make, and a fun twist on a classic. Perfect for sharing with the people you love.
Servings: 44 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from one lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from one lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2½ cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1¼ cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 cookies sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. About 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract, zest and juice of the lemon and mix well.
- Add the baking soda, baking powder, salt and all purpose flour. Mix just until everything is combined.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips.
- Using a medium cookie scoop or 2 level tablespoons, place cookie dough 2 inches apart on prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven on center rack for 10-12 minutes just until the edges are starting to turn golden and the centers no longer look wet or glossy.
- Let cookies cool for 2-3 minutes on the pan and then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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