Unleash the bright and bold flavors of our Lemon and White Chocolate NYC Cookies. These thick and chewy cookies combine the tangy zest of fresh lemons with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate, creating a delightful contrast that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Why You’ll Love This: These cookies offer a perfect blend of citrus and sweet, with a robust NYC-style texture that’s crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. The lemon flavor is refreshingly vibrant, making these cookies a fantastic choice for those who love a twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for spring and summer gatherings, picnics, or as a cheerful snack during the colder months. They’re also great for holiday cookie exchanges or as a homemade gift for friends and family who appreciate a little zest in their treats.
Decoration Tips: Enhance these cookies by pressing a few extra white chocolate chips on top before baking for a bakery-style look. A light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of lemon glaze can add an extra touch of sweetness and make them even more irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 120g salted butter, softened
- 100g brown sugar
- 80g caster sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 tbsp)
- 1-2 tbsp lemon extract
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 300g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 100g white chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions:
- Combine Sugars and Zest: In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, caster sugar, and lemon zest. Massage these ingredients together until the mixture is fragrant.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk the softened butter into the sugar mixture until combined. Then, whisk in the egg and lemon extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the flour is incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Shape and Chill: Scoop about 100g of the cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Place on a lined baking tray and press a few more chocolate chips on top. Chill the dough balls in the fridge for 1-2 hours to minimize spreading.
- Preheat and Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Arrange the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking tray, spacing them well apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft. The baking time will vary depending on how gooey you prefer your cookies.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these luscious Lemon and White Chocolate NYC Cookies, a treat that’s sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face with its delightful combination of zesty lemon and sweet white chocolate!
