A delicious cookie recipe with a lemon twist that has been loved for over a decade. These Chewy Lemon Cookies are irresistible and perfect for summer enjoyment.
1: Zest two lemons into the sugar.
2: Add the cream cheese and melted butter and mix.
3: Add the egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and mix until smooth.
4: Pour in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until fully incorporated.
5: Refrigerate dough in the bowl for 1-2 hours.
6: Preheat oven to 350° and line two baking sheets with parchment.
7: Use a medium cookie scoop (2 Tbsp) to roll cookie dough into balls and fully coat in sugar sprinkles.
8: Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes until the center is raised and fluffy, and no longer wet/shiny.
9: Remove baking sheet from oven and whack baking sheet on the countertop 1-2 times to flatten cookies.
10: Let cool and enjoy!
