Description
Brighten your day with these soft, chewy lemon sugar cookies that perfectly blend sweetness and citrus zest, making them a delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in poppy seeds or white chocolate chips. - Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps maintain cookie shape during baking.