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Delicious Citrus Meyer lemon cookies on a baking tray.

Citrus Meyer Lemon Cookies

Delightful cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess from Meyer lemons, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (Meyer lemon preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice (to taste)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, lemon zest, Meyer lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Baking
  1. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
  3. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing
  1. While the cookies cool, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar and Meyer lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze unbaked cookie dough for up to 3 months. For variations, consider adding fresh rosemary, chopped pecans, or using almond flour as a substitute.