Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thick, bakery-style Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies with crisp edges, soft chewy centers, and bright lemon flavor balanced with creamy white chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 375g
- 1/4 cup cornstarch 32g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter 226g, cold and cubed
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 3/4 cup brown sugar 158g
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 2 cups white chocolate chips 360g
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the Cold Butter
- Rub the cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks coarse and sandy with small butter pieces remaining.
- Add the Lemon Sugar Mixture
- Rub lemon zest into the granulated sugar and brown sugar, then mix it into the flour and butter mixture.
- Make the Cookie Dough
- Whisk eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon extract together. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft, shaggy dough forms.
- Add White Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape and Chill the Dough
- Scoop the dough into 14 large cookie dough balls and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Bake the Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chilled cookie dough balls for about 13 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish setting.
Notes
For the best Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies, make sure to chill the dough before baking. This helps the cookies stay thick, chewy, and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven. Use fresh lemon zest along with lemon extract for the brightest citrus flavor, and avoid overbaking to keep the centers soft. If you want to prepare ahead, the cookie dough balls can be frozen and baked straight from the freezer whenever you’re craving a fresh homemade treat.