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Easy Meyer Lemon Cookies Recipe: Soft, Tender & Bursting with Citrus Flavor | Homemade

Bright, tender Meyer lemon cookies that balance tart citrus with buttery sweetness, offering bakery-quality flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt together; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon extract, lemon juice, and zest.
  4. Gradually blend in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop 1½-inch dough balls onto sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
  9. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough ensures perfect shape and texture. For best results, use fresh Meyer lemons for their sweet, floral citrus flavor.