Description
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Soft, chewy, and bursting with citrusy goodness, they are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ 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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Combine and Form Dough: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into balls, coat with sugar, place on baking sheets, flatten with a glass, and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- 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.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
