Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of these warm, chewy lemon sugar cookies that will brighten your day. With a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, these cookies evoke memories of sunny afternoons. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion, from casual afternoons to festive celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Beat in the egg, followed by lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Allow cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
Calories: 104
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 55mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For added fun, consider mixing in chocolate chips or colorful sprinkles! Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For a softer cookie, slightly underbake them and let them cool on the baking sheet.