Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until the mixture is pale and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  2. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium until fully combined and smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix only until the white streaks of flour disappear.
  5. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the white chocolate chips by hand.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 oz each) onto a parchment-lined sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are barely golden and centers remain soft and pale.
  8. Let the cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack.