Description
Treat yourself to our delightful Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe! These easy-to-make cookies burst with refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for spring and summer gatherings. With a chewy texture and a hint of sweetness from the optional lemon glaze, they are sure to impress family and friends. Whether for parties, picnics, or a cozy snack at home, these cookies are versatile and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet about 1.5 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 7 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg