White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies Recipe

Brighten your day with these irresistible White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies! This recipe, originally found on a Wilton cooling rack box, delivers zesty lemon flavor and sweet white chocolate in every bite. Perfect for tea time or as a delightful treat, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to devour. Get ready to experience the perfect balance of tangy and sweet!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 188.6 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

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How to Make White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in ¼ cup milk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips, the zest of 1 lemon, and ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons or using a cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

26g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies?

White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies?

White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies has approximately 188.6 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies?

The key ingredients for White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies are Butter, Sugar, Egg, Milk, Lemon Juice, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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