Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus flavor. Soft, chewy, and bursting with lemon zest, they are sure to brighten up any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix 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, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, place on baking sheets, and bake for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra zing, drizzle with a lemon glaze or add more zest to the dough.
- Cookies stay soft for days when stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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