Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies
These Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, buttery treats infused with bright lemon flavor and coated in powdered sugar, delivering a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1 lemon zested Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
Coating
- ¾ cup powdered sugar For rolling the dough balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in the eggs, lemon extract, and lemon zest until fluffy.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out dough using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop. If the dough is sticky, dip your hands in powdered sugar first. Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, place cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.