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Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

This Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe features a tangy lemon flavor and a soft, gooey texture, perfect for dessert lovers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • refrigerator

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the sugar and mix until creamy. Add the eggs, lemon extract, and vanilla extract, and mix until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ½ cup of powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Once the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoons of cookie dough at a time, forming a ball. Drop each ball into the remaining ½ cup of powdered sugar. Roll the dough ball around in the powdered sugar until it is well coated.
  • Place the cookie balls on the baking sheet with room to spread, and bake for 11 to 13 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh and can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking, Butter Cookies, dessert recipes, Gooey Cookies, Lemon Cookies
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