Description
Lemon Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat to brighten any occasion. With their chewy texture and refreshing zesty flavor, these cookies are ideal for spring and summer gatherings or a cozy night in. Made from scratch with fresh lemon juice and zest, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and citrus that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and gorgeous when glazed, these cookies will surely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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 unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet about 1.5 inches apart.
- Bake for about 7 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 54mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg