Learn how to make the easiest Italian Lemon Cookies from scratch! They are not too sweet, there are not a lot of ingredients, and they go perfectly with a cup of coffee. These soft, pillowy cookies coated in powdered sugar are a classic Southern Italian tradition and this recipe gives you 40 cookies in one batch using simple pantry ingredients. So easy anyone can make them!
These cookies have a fresh, zesty lemon flavor that makes them the perfect summer treat. Soft, light and delicate with just the right amount of sweetness without being heavy. Best enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee or espresso and they also make a perfect cookie for the holidays!
INGREDIENTS:
4 eggs
1 cup sugar (200g)
2/3 cup sunflower oil (150 ml)
Zest of 2 lemons
1/2 cup lemon juice (120 ml)
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (760g)
2 tbsp baking powder (24g)
Powdered sugar for coating
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC)
2. In a bowl, mix eggs, sugar, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder, then add to the wet ingredients
4. Mix until you get a soft, sticky dough
5. Roll into golf ball-sized pieces, then toss generously in powdered sugar
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet
7. Bake for 18โ20 minutes, until lightly golden and set
8. Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving
๐ชYield: 40 cookies, depending on size
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Why These Lemon Cookies Are Special
0:49 Mixing the Wet Ingredients
2:45 Adding Flour and Forming the Dough
4:00 Rolling and Coating in Powdered Sugar
5:44 Out of the Oven
6:05 Plating and Dusting with Powdered Sugar
6:46 Giovanni
โญ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE:
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Classic Italian flavor with fresh lemon zest and juice in every bite
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Simple ingredients you already have at home
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Makes 40 cookies in one batch, perfect for sharing with family and friends
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48 Comments
What's your favorite Italian cookie? ๐๐ฎ๐น
Definitely making these and Iโd love to see more dessert recipes!
Ok.. I will give this a try.. I love lemonโค
Amaretti cookies are our favourite cookies!
Please more cookie recipes. I was so excited when this video popped up in my feed!
You really could use a Swedish Wisk! Absolutely a life changer! Lee Valley has an excellent one.
Made the cookies turned out great! Has an espresso with ours too!
Love this recipe for these cookies! Looks so easy. Will be giving these a try for sure! Hope you and your wife have a great weekend! BTW, you two look so sweet!
Can we use a different oil?
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Yes chef โlemon cookies make for a delightful summer cookieโ๐ซถ๐ผ
These cookies are so good. I love your channel, Giovanni.
I had just picked up all the ingredients to make these from the short you had put up before, so seeing you drop a longform video the day I was going to bake them is fortuitous timing!
Thank you for all your hard work and amazing recipes, you are truly appreciated! Youโre a staple cook for my family now!
Is there a reason to use the sunflower oil or can you sub with another one?
My grandmother made these . I forgot all about them until your video. They were delicious and great with hot tea .๐คค๐
Delicious ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Love these cookies. And yes they are wonderfull with coffee๐
Hi Giovanniโฆ.my grandma made lemon cookies every year, especially at Christmas timeโฆ..a tiny bit different – -she used powdered sugar at the end with fresh lemon juice to make a glaze. I continue the tradition and make these cookies every year during the holidays as wellโฆ..wonderful memories! Great job!โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐๐
Going to give them a try tomorrow, love lemon anything! ๐๐
Very pretty cookies and super easy๐โค
Can I use canola oil?
We love these cookies my kids ate them all never having left overs lol. Great and healthy for kids.โค
My favourite are these cookies you made and also the lemon ricotta mmmm and my almond cookies too โค
Donโt throw those lemons you can make lemon juice โค
Speaking of Italian dessertsโฆ my grandmother used to make these โtwistsโ about 6 inches long, slightly twisted and dusted with powdered sugar. There was a faint taste of honeyโฆ would LOVE that recipe if you are familiar with it. These lemon cookies are on my list with the grandies in a few weeks. Thanks for sharing!
Crap I donโt have any lemons. ANYONE GOT SOME LEMONS I CAN BORROW?! ๐
When I lived in NY. I fell in love w Italian cookies! I love the lemony, almond and amaretto flavors. I like any Italian cookies. Best of all, itโs not that sweet. Thank you for this recipe. Planning to make this
Hrmm. No salt. Interesting. Iโd probably put in a teaspoon
I have been refrigerating my lemons. Do you also refrigerate them or do you go through them quickly enough that you don't have to? I live in Phoenix and it's hot as hell here ๐
Do you have a biscotti recipe ?
NOT INEXPENSIVE !
I live in Canada and to buy all of those ingredients would cost over $70
My husband is in his lemon era apparently so Iโll definitely be making these for him!
Iโm so glad I found your channel, Iโm loving the simple quick style of cooking youโve shared. Now I need to check out the lemon pork chops next!
Fantastic recipe and cookie! My Nanny used to make these all the time. Thank you for reminding me! I will make a batch this week. Thanks, Giovanni!
There is plenty of sugar in those cookies
Don't like recipes without "a generous amount of olive oil", BUT
"some sugar" made up for it!
I love it!
That's the perfect summer cookie. Thanks for this recipe! ๐
Love lemons as well – definitely going to try these. I made your lemon pork chops and those were really really good ! 250K is on the way !
Thank you! I love lemons.
We use butter
They look so good and so easy to make. They'll be added to my Christmas Cookie List! Thanks!!! I love the taste of lemon in cookies. YOU are the best!!!
Mine is pizzellesโฆ.my dadโs was Amaretti
Ewww to the seed oil
I love these cookies thank you for the recipe โค
Iโve never seen anyone crack eggs this way lol
Why not olive oil?
Yummmmmmmy
I was just thinking of lemon cookies 15 minutes ago! You are amazing!
Ha! You just said no equipment- and I was going to ask about a dough hook on my stand mixer! My hands are in bad shape!๐ โค
Oh my gosh definitely making these! I luv lemon anything and these look amazing. Love your grandma memories too! Thanks for sharing.๐๐๐๐
Sounds great! Can't wait to try! More desserts would be great!