Description
Indulge in the delightful citrus flavors of these soft and chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies. With a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, these cookies are a true crowd-pleaser, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Shape and bake: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, coat with granulated sugar, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 9–11 minutes until set.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding ½ teaspoon of lemon extract or additional zest.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their softness for days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
