Lemon Sugar Cookies
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4.6
Lemon Sugar Cookies
Description
This recipe starts by combining flour with baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, butter and sugar are creamed until light and fluffy, then mixed with egg, vanilla, lemon extract, and lemon zest to provide a fresh lemon aroma and flavor.
The dry and wet ingredients are combined gradually to form a dough, which is portioned into balls spaced apart on a baking sheet and baked at 350°F until just lightly browned on the bottom, preserving a soft texture overall.
The result is a tender cookie with gentle crisp edges and a pronounced but not overpowering lemon taste. These cookies are suitable for tea time, snacks, or a sweet addition to any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract pure
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, lemon extract, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the flour mixture, one cup at a time, to the wet ingredients mixing until just combined after each addition.
- Roll 2 tablespoons of cookie dough into a ball and place onto the baking sheet, keeping them 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 13-15 minutes or until just barely browned on the bottom.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. (If you can wait that long!)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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