Lemon Cookie Bites
Lemon Cookie Bites are a sweet, tangy dessert great for summer picnics, pool parties, barbecues and end-of-school parties. They're like eating a soft sugar cookie, but in mini bite form!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 90kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoon milk
- yellow food coloring optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar on medium speed until well combined. Add the lemon extract and eggs. Continue beating on medium until mixed and fluffy.
- Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Pour the lemon juice on top of the baking soda (it should fizzle). Beat on low until the flour is mostly incorporated into the batter. Switch the speed to medium and beat until batter is uniform and smooth.
- Add the milk and food coloring. Add as much food coloring until you get to the shade you like. Beat on medium until smooth. Chill the dough until ready to use. This can be anywhere from a couple hours to a couple days. For immediate use, put in the freezer for 30 minutes and then make the cookies.
- Shape the dough into balls using 1-2 tablespoon of dough. Place on a nonstick baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 8-10 minute at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the edges just begin to brown. If making mini bites, spray an egg bite mold lightly with cooking oil and add the dough to each hole. Place in the oven and bake for the time suggested above or in the air fryer for 8 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the oven or air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes.
Notes
Tip 1: This recipe makes 2 dozen cookies but is small batch approved and can be halved (or doubled/tripled for large batches).
Tip 2: The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months before using- a great option for a busy summer!
Storing: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months in an airtight plastic bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
