Description
Delight in these light and airy lemon sugar cookies that combine a soft, pillowy center with a slight crunch on the edges.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon juice, and grated lemon zest until well combined.
- Blend in the dry ingredients until slightly sticky dough forms.
- Shape the cookies using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and place them onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week or frozen for longer storage. Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for customization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, baking, sweet treats, summer recipes