Description

These Soft & Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are bursting with flavor and are incredibly easy to make. With simple ingredients like butter, fresh lemon zest, and a hint of vanilla, they bring a refreshing touch to your dessert table. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful cookies will have everyone craving more!

Ingredients

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⅔ cup (150g) salted butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tbsp (225g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons (40g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest

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Instructions

In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest using an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes until slightly fluffy.
Add the egg and mix until well incorporated, then add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth.
In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, whisking to blend.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, folding until evenly mixed; the dough will be soft but not sticky.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest, rubbing together until fragrant to make lemon sugar.
Using a 1.25-oz cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll into smooth balls, coating them in the lemon sugar mixture.
Space the dough balls 3 inches apart on the baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the trays before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough for a firmer cookie if desired.
Bake for slightly less time for softer cookies.
Experiment with adding a bit more lemon juice for a tangier flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 25mg