Easy Lemon White Chocolate Cookies (Delicious Spring Cookie Recipe!)

In this recipe for Lemon White Chocolate Cookies, white chocolate cookies cookies get a springy make over with the addition of lemon and toasted coconut. These Lemon White Chocolate Cookies are the perfect spring and summer cookie with plenty of citrus flavor.

Creating these Lemon White Chocolate Cookies

Lemon White Chocolate Cookies scream of spring, and they’re so easy to make!

My absolute favorite MOMS Club events to host is Recipe Club. I love opening my kitchen up to friends and inviting them to share their favorite recipes in tune with our monthly theme, and me likewise with them.

There is something so enjoyable about sitting at my large round table with my friends all beside me and enjoying food together.

I always look forward to sampling new recipes that are hits in my friends’ kitchens. The food is good, the company is warm and friendly, and the conversations are always so much fun.

Today we had a surprisingly low turn out given that this month’s theme was chocolate, but no matter the size of the turn out, it can still be a fabulous event. Intimate gatherings can be just what you need, or other times you might crave a large gathering just like you crave a big piece of chocolate cake.

Lemon White Chocolate Cookie Ingredients

Here’s what you will need to make this tasty cookie recipe:

• White Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• Butter
• Egg
• Vanilla
• Lemon Juice
• Lemon Zest
• Flour
• Baking Soda
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Shredded Coconut
• White Chocolate Chunks

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make Lemon White Chocolate Cookie Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of the cooking making process:

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then, toast the coconut.

Then, Beat the butter with the sugars until fluffy. After that, beat the eggs in one at a time followed by the lemon juice and vanilla extract.

Next, in a medium sized bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Then, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating slowly. Stir in the lemon zest, coconut, and white chocolate.

Then, roll cookies. Next, dip each formed ball in coconut. Then, place prepared balls on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.

Lastly, bake the lemon white chocolate cookies at 350 degrees F for about 10-13 minutes.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Tips for Making Lemon White Chocolate Cookies

Head over to this post to learn how to toast coconut flakes in 3 different ways (they’re all super easy!), how to store toasted coconut, how long toasted coconut lasts, and the many different ways you can use this fun, tasty ingredient!

A large cookie scoop creates the perfect size for these lemon white chocolate cookies and makes cookie scooping a breeze.

Want extra lemon flavor? Do not add extra lemon juice – that will add extra liquid to the cookie dough. Instead, add extra lemon zest.

Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire cooling rack. This will ensure they don’t crumble or fall apart.

Can I Make the Cookie Dough for this Recipe Ahead of Time?

Yes! The lemon white chocolate cookie dough can be made up to 72 hours in advance. Prepare the dough as directed, then store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to bake.

Before baking, let the dough sit at room temperature until it has softened enough to roll into balls.

What is the Best Way to Store Leftovers

Store these lemon white chocolate cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll last up to five days.

How to Freeze Lemon White Chocolate Cookies

To freeze already baked lemon white chocolate cookies, first let the cookies cool completely to room temperature. Then, transfer the cookies to an airtight container or a freezer bag and label. Frozen Lemon White Chocolate Cookies will last up to 3 months and can be reheated in the oven or left to thaw on your countertop.

Did you know you can also freeze the cookie dough for these Lemon White Chocolate Cookies before baking? Cookie dough also freezes extremely. We love to make a double or triple batch so we can keep extra on hand! Check out the tutorial for How to Freeze Cookie Dough!

More White Chocolate Cookie Recipes

White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies are great for anyone who loves pistachios (pick me, please!).

These White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies feature cream cheese in the batter, bits of raspberry jammy goodness, and melty chunks of white chocolate.

White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies get a make over with the addition of lemon and toasted coconut. These White Chocolate Lemon Coconut Cookies area fun summer cookie, but with a little tropical twist.

These Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies are flavored with chocolate three ways – white chocolate chips and dark chocolate chips in a chocolate cookie. They’re chewy around the edges and soft in the middle, just like a cookie should be!

Don’t see what you’re looking for here? You can always head over to check out the recipe index to look for more recipes.

Get More Recipes via Email

Did you love this recipe? Sign up to receive Good Life Eats Email Updates and never miss another recipe!