Lemon Sugar Cookies
Creamy, zesty, and delightfully soft — these Lemon Sugar Cookies are the kind of treat that brightens any afternoon.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 medium lemon)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (finely grated)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling or glaze, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll in powdered sugar if desired. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra zing, drizzle with a light lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg