Description
Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor. Coated in sparkling sugar, they’re simple to make, refreshing, and perfect for spring gatherings, holidays, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 ½ cups
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
- Granulated Sugar: 1 ½ cups (plus extra for rolling)
- Lemon Zest: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Add egg, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Add dry mixture gradually to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll in sugar, and place 2 inches apart.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
- Finishing Touches: Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm or store for later.
Notes
- Rub lemon zest into sugar before mixing for stronger flavor.
- Don’t overbake—cookies should be slightly soft in the center.
- Chill dough if too soft to handle.
- Double-coat in sugar for extra sparkle.