Description
These Lemonhead Cookies are a delightful citrus twist on classic sugar cookies, featuring a burst of lemon flavor from fresh zest and juice, along with the crunch of crushed Lemonhead candies. Perfect for anyone who loves a zesty, sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup crushed Lemonhead candies
- Extra whole Lemonhead candies for topping if desired
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add dry ingredients, then fold in crushed Lemonhead candies.
- Shape and Bake: Drop dough onto baking sheet, press whole Lemonhead candy on top, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon punch, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
