Description
Lemon Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that infuses your day with a burst of zesty flavor. These cookies combine the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, creating a chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to quiet evenings at home, they can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with toppings. Easy to make and sure to impress, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the creamed mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg