Lemon Sugar Cookies: A Zesty Treat You’ll Love!
Lemon Sugar Cookies are a delightful and zesty treat that combines the sweetness of sugar cookies with the refreshing flavor of lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Consider adding a lemon glaze for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg