Delightful Lemon Sugar Cookies
Experience the joy of homemade Lemon Sugar Cookies, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. These soft, chewy cookies, with their golden edges and zesty aroma, will brighten any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or serving them at gatherings, these cookies are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Extra granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll in sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden; cool for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg