Lemon Sugar Cookies

Name: Lemon Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 20 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 Tablespoon lemon zest; 3 cups flour; 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; *may put in a drop of yellow food coloring for color

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
20
Course
Baked Goods

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Zelda Zimmerman

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Soft and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and slightly tart.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup butter cold, cut into cubes
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon lemon zest may put more lemon zest for extra flavor
3 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
*may put in a drop of yellow food coloring for color

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest and stir to combine.
Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix just until combined.
Drop dough onto light colored baking sheet.
Bake for 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar or white sparkling sugar.