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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Lemon Sugar Cookies That Spark Joy With Every Bite

Delight in these Lemon Sugar Cookies that are quick, refreshing, and perfect for every occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour a key base for that perfect cookie structure
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps the cookies rise and become fluffy
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder works in tandem with baking soda for extra lift
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened provides rich flavor; make sure it’s at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar adds sweetness and helps create that delightful cookie exterior
  • 1 count egg binds the ingredients together while adding richness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances the sweet flavors in each cookie
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest brings a burst of aromatic freshness to every bite
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice infuses tanginess that complements the sweetness beautifully
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances out the sweetness and enhances flavor
For Coating
  • ½ cup sugar for rolling the cookies, giving them a sugary sparkle on the outside

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Using a scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll into balls.
  7. Roll each dough ball in sugar to coat generously.
  8. Place on a baking sheet leaving space between each ball and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Enjoy your delicious Lemon Sugar Cookies with a refreshing glass of milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter, avoid overmixing, and chill the dough if it feels too sticky.

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