Here’s a classic Lemon Sugar Cookies recipe 🍋🍪—soft, slightly chewy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor.
Ingredients (Makes about 24 cookies)
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Combine
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Shape cookies
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Optional: roll balls in extra sugar for a sparkling finish.
- Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are just golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips & Variations
- 🍋 Add 1 teaspoon poppy seeds for lemon-poppy flavor.
- ✨ Drizzle with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- 🥄 Chill dough 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- 🧂 Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top for a sweet-salty twist.
If you want, I can also give a soft and chewy version or a brightly glazed lemon version that looks bakery-perfect.
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