Description
Delightful lemon sugar cookies with a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar before placing them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Consider adding mix-ins like white chocolate chips for a twist.
- 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: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, sugar cookies, baking, dessert, citrus
