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Panera Lemon Drop Cookie Recipe: How to Make the Perfect Tangy and Sweet Treat at Home

Panera Lemon Drop Cookie Recipe

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  • Author: CookesRecipes
  • Prep Time: 10 Mins
  • Cook Time: 5 Mins
  • Total Time: 15 Mins
  • Yield: 10 Cookies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Whip up the delightful taste of Panera Lemon Drop Cookie at home! Follow our simple recipe for a zesty, sweet treat everyone will love.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about two lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from the zested lemons)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.

  3. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  4. To the creamed mixture, add the large egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Begin by adding only ½ cup of the flour mixture to prevent curdling. Mix until everything is well blended.

  5. Gradually mix in the remaining flour mixture in two additions, using a low speed setting until the flour is just incorporated into the dough.

  6. Gently stir in the mini white chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed in the cookie dough.

  7. Portion Dough: Using a ¼-cup scoop, portion out the cookie dough and drop it onto the prepared baking sheets. To ensure consistent cookie sizes, aim for around 55 grams per cookie. Place the cookies well apart on the sheets, with no more than 4 cookies per tray.

  8. Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start to turn golden. Be cautious not to overbake them.

  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack. Once they are completely cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a delightful finishing touch.


Notes

  • When zesting lemons for this recipe, make sure to use a fine grater or a zester to remove just the outermost, aromatic layer of the lemon peel. Avoid grating the bitter white pith underneath.
  • For the best lemon flavor, use fresh lemons to obtain both the zest and juice.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of white chocolate chips to suit your preference. You can add more or less depending on how sweet you want your cookies to be.
  • These cookies are perfect for lemon and white chocolate lovers, and the powdered sugar dusting adds an extra layer of sweetness and a lovely appearance.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 283kcal
  • Sugar: 28.7g
  • Sodium: 201mg
  • Fat: 10.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 46.4g
  • Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 2.8g
  • Cholesterol: 43mg