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Lemon Sugar Cookies

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Delightfully soft and chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making them a refreshing treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Provides structure.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda Helps the cookies rise and become fluffy.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Gives cookies a rich, tender texture.
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Sweetener that helps with cookie structure.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon) Adds vibrant lemon flavor.
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Enhances citrus flavor and moistness.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges start to turn light golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 110mgSugar: 8g

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.

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