Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies Recipe

A legendary recipe resurrected! These zesty lemon cookies, originally posted by the infamous Mean Chef on January 1st, 2004, are bursting with bright lemon flavor. Perfectly crisp edges and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center make these cookies irresistible. Get ready to experience a taste of culinary history!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 993.5 kcal
Protein 25g
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Ingredients for Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies

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How to Make Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined.
  4. Reduce mixer speed to low. Beat in sour cream, lemon extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Form the dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Divide the chilled dough into 4 equal portions. Keep 3 portions refrigerated while working with one.
  8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  9. Use a 2- to 3-inch cookie cutter or a glass to cut out cookies. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  10. Lightly brush the tops of the cookies with lemon juice and sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning. Do not overbake!
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Repeat steps 7-12 with the remaining dough portions.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

242g

Fat

133g

Carbs

46g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies?

Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies takes about 52 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 32 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies?

Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies has approximately 993.5 calories per serving, with about 25 g protein, 46 g carbohydrates and 67 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies?

The key ingredients for Mean Chef's Lemon Lemon Cookies are All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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