Sourdough Lemon Cookies
Sourdough Lemon cookies are the perfect summer treat! These simple cookies are made with sourdough discard so you can make them the same day!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 egg
For the crinkle layer
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients for the cookies together in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients and stir hem in with a spoon.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Take the dough out of the fridge and shape it into 18 small balls.
- Roll the balls into the powdered sugar and place them on a lined baking tray. If you want a crispier cookie, you can press them flat before placing them in the oven.
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
- Let them cook for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool compeltely.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 156kcal
