6 Irresistible Lemon Sugar Cookies That Taste Like Sunshine
Bright, zesty, and impossible to eat just one – a citrusy dessert win!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Additional sugar or powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet until a soft dough forms.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Roll dough into balls, then roll each in granulated or powdered sugar.
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackly. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape.
- Rolling in sugar adds crunch and sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/lemon-sugar-cookies-recipe/