Lemon White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- kkottraba
- Jun 1, 2025
- 5 min read
There’s something undeniably cheerful about the flavor of lemon. It’s like sunshine in citrus form. Combine that with creamy white chocolate, and you’ve got yourself a cookie that’s fresh, rich, and hard to resist. These lemon white chocolate cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor—perfect for spring, summer, or any time you want a sweet pick-me-up.
Lemon White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients
2 (16 Tbsp) sticks of unsalted butter melted
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp lemon oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp lemon zest
2 tsp of vanilla
2 eggs
3 3/4 cups all purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
¾ cup white chocolate chips
¾ cup Ghirardelli white chocolate bar chopped into chunks
Instructions
1. Preheat Your Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the perfect baking temperature for soft, evenly baked cookies.
2. Melt the Butter
Melt 2 sticks of unsalted butter either on the stovetop or in the microwave. Once melted, set the butter aside to cool slightly.
3. Infuse Sugar with Lemon Zest
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl if using a hand mixer), add:
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons of lemon zest (about the zest of 3 lemons)
Mix on low speed for 2 minutes to allow the lemon oils to infuse into the sugar. This step boosts the fresh lemon flavor throughout the cookies.
4. Add Melted Butter to the Sugar Mixture
Pour the melted butter into the sugar and zest mixture. Mix on low speed until the butter and sugar are fully combined and slightly creamy.
5. Add Eggs, Vanilla, Lemon Juice & Lemon Oil
Next, add the following to the mixture:
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon oil (for a concentrated lemon flavor)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
Mix on low speed until all wet ingredients are well incorporated.
6. Mix the Dry Ingredients Separately
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients:
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
This helps ensure the leavening and salt are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until everything is just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
8. Fold in the White Chocolate
Add your mix-ins:
¾ cup white chocolate chips
¾ cup Ghirardelli white chocolate chunks (or your favorite white chocolate bar, chopped)
Stir just until the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
9. Scoop and Bake
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look just set.
10. Cool on a Wire Rack
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Why This Will Be Your New Favorite Recipe For Summer
Great Flavor: The perfect amount of lemon with just the right amount of tart to complement the sweetness from the creamy white chocolate.
Perfect Texture: The texture of these cookies is my favorite thing about them. Soft and chewy cookies that are perfectly brown on the bottom with the perfect gooey melted.
Scream Summer: These cookies are sunshine in every bite. To me lemon and citrus are the flavors of summer and just as soon as it starts to warm up I crave that lemony bliss.
Lemon White Chocolate Chunk Cookies Baking Tips
Make sure to use melted butter! The melted butter makes these Lemon White Chocolate Chunk Cookies pillowy soft and so creamy.
The lemon trio is what takes these cookies over the top. Make sure to use lemon oil instead of lemon extract and fresh grated lemon zest and lemon juice.
Make sure to add white chocolate chips and white chocolate chunks, they are the perfect combination and really enhance the cookies texture.
Use a high quality white chocolate baking chip! I like Ghirardelli's premium white chocolate baking bar for the chunks and Ghirardelli classic premium baking chips.
Don't skip letting the sugars and lemon zest mix. Adding the fresh zest to the sugars and turning on the mixer for a few minutes takes the lemon flavor in these cookies over the top.
How To Freeze Lemon White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Make ahead and freeze: Once the cookies are baked, allow them to cool completely and let the chocolate fully set. Then, simply transfer them to a zip-top bag or airtight container and store them in the freezer—they’ll stay fresh and delicious for up to 3 months!
Freeze the dough: Prepare the cookie dough and wrap it tightly in two layers of plastic wrap. Don’t forget to label it with the date using a Sharpie! Pop it in the freezer, where it will keep beautifully for up to 3 months. When you're ready to bake, transfer the dough to the fridge and let it thaw overnight. The next day, allow it to sit at room temperature for about an hour to soften slightly. Then, scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake as directed—fresh cookies, made easy!
Freeze the dough balls: After preparing the dough as directed, scoop it into dough balls and arrange them on a baking sheet. Freeze the tray until the dough is solid, then transfer the frozen dough balls to a zip-top bag or airtight container, labeling with the date. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to bake, place the frozen dough directly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes. Just keep in mind—they’ll need a little extra time in the oven straight from the freezer!
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