Description
Experience the delightful burst of citrus flavor with these soft, buttery lemon sugar cookies. Perfect for brightening any occasion and easy to make!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until well incorporated.
- Drop balls of cookie dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for approximately ten minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, consider substituting some granulated sugar with brown sugar or incorporating white chocolate chips.