Easy Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Easy Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
Description
This recipe combines all-purpose flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt for cookie structure, while softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar form a creamy base when beaten together. Lemon juice and zest contribute fresh citrus flavor, complemented by vanilla extract and egg for moisture and binding. The dough is mixed gently to evenly distribute ingredients without overworking.
The shaping step involves forming tablespoon-sized balls rolled in sugar combined with additional lemon zest, adding brightness and a subtle crunch. Baking at 350 degrees until cracks appear on the surface yields cookies that are lightly crisp on the outside with a tender texture inside.
After cooling on the baking sheet briefly, transferring to a rack helps cookies set properly. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness and flavor for days after baking.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 ticks butter 1 cup - softened, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- lemon separated 2 lemons + 1 lemon, zest from 3 lemons
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, beat the butter and 1 cup sugar until the mixture is combined and light in texture. Pour in the lemon juice, vanilla and add in the egg. Add in the lemon zest from 2 lemons and mix until just combined.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture, mixing between each addition, until both mixtures are well combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup sugar and the zest from the 3rd lemon.
- Using a cookie scoop, form the dough into tablespoon sized balls and roll in the sugar/lemon mixture. Place on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, until the tops are no longer wet looking and cracks start to form. Allow the cookies to cool for an additional 5 minutes on the cookie sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack or wax paper.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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