Description
Bright, soft, and indulgently buttery, these Delicious Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies are your new go-to for a quick dessert win. Perfect for spring baking, easy cookie swaps, or anyone craving a zesty, tender treat with a gooey center. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast sweet, a healthy snack with citrus flair, or simply food ideas that impress without the stress—this easy recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
1. Beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in granulated sugar until fully combined.
3. Add egg, lemon zest, and lemon extract, mixing well.
4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined.
6. Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Scoop dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
9. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
10. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Always chill the dough—don’t skip this step or the cookies will spread too much.
Don’t overbake—pull them out when the centers still look slightly soft.
Use fresh lemon zest for the brightest, most natural flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, gooey butter cookies, spring desserts, easy cookie recipe, citrus cookies