Description
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor. Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet, they are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ 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
- ¼ cup additional granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Combine and Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Scoop the dough into balls and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the baking sheets, flatten them, and 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, add a few drops of lemon extract or an extra teaspoon of zest.
- These cookies freeze well and stay soft for several days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
