Description
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are a delightful citrus twist on classic sugar cookies. With a burst of lemon flavor in every bite, these soft and tender cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and mix until fully combined.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Form dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each dough ball in the extra granulated sugar.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra lemony punch, drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
