Description
Lemon Sugar Cookies are the ultimate sweet treat, combining a burst of citrus flavor with a soft, chewy texture. These delightful cookies are perfect for any occasion, from sunny picnics to cozy family gatherings. With their zesty lemon notes and a hint of sweetness, they are guaranteed to brighten your day and impress guests. Whip up a batch today and savor every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, followed by the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place equal portions of dough on parchment-lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; centers should remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg