Description
Sweet, zesty lemon sugar cookies deliver a bright, tangy twist on classic comfort. Crisp edges and delicate crumb promise a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups (330 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) white sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar (for rolling)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C) and arrange parchment paper on cookie sheets for hassle-free cleanup.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl, setting it aside for later use.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter and white sugar until achieving a light, airy consistency with no lumps.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, fresh lemon zest, and lemon juice into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough integration.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive, soft dough develops.
- Form small, uniform spheres from the dough, then delicately roll each one in additional sugar for a sparkling exterior.
- Arrange sugar-coated dough balls on prepared cookie sheets, maintaining slight spacing between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
- Softening butter at room temperature ensures smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Use fresh lemon zest for maximum citrusy flavor and bright, aromatic notes.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense cookies; mix just until ingredients combine.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain cookie’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 152 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg