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Levain Bakery Lemon Cookies

Thick and Chewy Levain Bakery Lemon Cookies You’ll Love

Delight in these thick and chewy Levain Bakery Lemon Cookies that bring citrus sunshine to your dessert table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Ensure it's cold for best results.
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 Large Egg Contributes to structure.
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk Enhances chewiness.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Freshly zested from 1 large lemon.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Enhances lemon essence.
  • 1 tsp Lemon Extract Optional for intensified flavor.
  • 2 cups Flour Foundational ingredient.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Keeps cookies soft.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Chips
  • 1 cup Lemon Chips Or white chocolate chips.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream cold butter, sugar, and brown sugar for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Fold into wet ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in lemon chips or white chocolate chips.
  6. Roll dough into 6-ounce balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are firm and centers are soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are wonderfully chewy and bursting with lemon flavor; they are best enjoyed warm!

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