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Lemon White Chocolate Cookies

Lemon White Chocolate Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day

These Lemon White Chocolate Cookies combine zesty lemon flavor with creamy white chocolate in a soft and chewy cookie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Or substitute with unsalted butter and adjust salt
  • 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar Can replace with all granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar May substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Consider using a flaxseed or chia egg for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Imitation vanilla can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Substitute with orange or lime zest if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for cookie rise
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
  • 3 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • 2 cups White Chocolate Chips Substitute with dark chocolate if preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  4. Sift in baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop out dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden edges and soft centers are achieved.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookiesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft and chewy.

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