Description
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are the ultimate treat for those who love soft, chewy cookies with a burst of citrus flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix well.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Form and Bake: Scoop dough into portions, roll into balls, coat with sugar, and place on baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add an additional 1 tsp lemon zest to the dough.
- If you prefer crisp edges, bake for 1–2 minutes longer.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
