Luscious Cherry Lemon Cookies sound delightful! Here’s a recipe that combines the tartness of lemon with the sweet and tangy flavor of cherries, creating a deliciously unique cookie.
Luscious Cherry Lemon Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
For the Lemon Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk (or as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dried cherries.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Optional Lemon Glaze:
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the lemon glaze if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your luscious cherry lemon cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, you can add a bit of lemon extract to the dough.
- If you prefer fresh cherries, you can use them, but make sure to pat them dry and chop them into small pieces to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
These cookies are perfect for a summer treat or a delightful addition to any cookie jar!