Delicious Lemon Cherry Cookies 🍋🍒
Bright, zesty lemon paired with sweet-tart cherries makes these cookies irresistibly soft, chewy, and full of flavor. Perfect for spring, summer, or any time you want a fruity treat.
🧾 Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Add-ins
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1 cup dried cherries (or fresh, chopped, patted dry)
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Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips for extra sweetness
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven
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350°F (175°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix dry ingredients
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
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Cream butter & sugar
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs, one at a time.
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Beat in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Combine
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Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
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Fold in cherries (and chocolate chips if using).
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Scoop cookies
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Drop 1–2 Tbsp of dough per cookie, spaced 2 inches apart.
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Slightly flatten tops with a spoon or fingers.
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Bake
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10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
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🌟 Pro Tips
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Cherries: Toss dried cherries in a little flour to prevent sinking.
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Fresh lemon juice: Adds real zing; avoid bottled if possible.
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Soft cookies: Slightly underbake for chewy centers.
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Storage: Airtight container, up to 5 days.
🔄 Variations
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Lemon glaze: Mix powdered sugar + lemon juice, drizzle over cooled cookies
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Cherry-almond: Add ½ tsp almond extract
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Crispy version: Bake 1–2 minutes longer
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Vegan swap: Use plant-based butter and flax eggs
🍽️ Serve With
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A cup of tea or coffee
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Lemonade for a citrusy twist
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Vanilla ice cream for dessert sandwiches