Description
Delightful Lemon Sugar Cookies that balance sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute unsalted butter with margarine. Use a flax egg for a vegan solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, baking, sweet treats