Description
Indulge in the delightful citrus flavors of these soft and aromatic Lemon Sugar Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a refreshing treat that will brighten up your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat with additional granulated sugar. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with a few drops of lemon extract.
- These cookies freeze well for make-ahead convenience.
- For a glazed version, drizzle with a simple lemon icing made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
