Lemon Sugar Cookies
Creamy, bright, and irresistibly zesty — these Lemon Sugar Cookies are a little bite of sunshine that melt in your mouth.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Finely grated from about 1 medium lemon
- 0.25 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Strained of seeds, about 1-2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- to taste Powdered Sugar For dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer or 4-5 minutes by hand with a sturdy spoon.
- Beat in the lemon zest and lemon juice, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until the wet ingredients are fully incorporated and fragrant.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt so the leavening is evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix — you want tender cookies, not tough ones.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look just set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg