Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies
User Reviews
4.4
705 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Course
Baked Goods
Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies
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Chewy lemon sugar cookies are soft, tender treats featuring fresh lemon zest and juice for bright citrus flavor. Rolled in sugar before baking, they develop a lightly crisp exterior while maintaining a chewy center, making them a flavorful variation on classic sugar cookies.
Description
These cookies combine all-purpose flour with leavening agents and salt for structure. The creamed butter and sugar base is enriched with egg, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and grated lemon zest, providing moisture and lively flavor. The dough is formed into small balls, rolled in sugar coating, and baked until just lightly browned on the edges, which helps maintain chewiness inside.
The fresh lemon adds a pronounced citrus aroma and taste without overwhelming sweetness. These cookies are enjoyable as a snack or dessert alongside tea or coffee.
This recipe is adapted from Rock Recipes, reflecting a tested approach to achieving a balance of softness and tang in lemon sugar cookies.
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Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- lemon finely grated or minced, zest of one large
- 4 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- ½ cup sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and very fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in sugar. Place on lined cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
- Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from Rock Recipes, known for balanced, flavorful cookie textures.
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